What time is UV highest in Greenethorpe?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Greenethorpe it peaks around 4:20pm at 4, which is Moderate.

Do I need sunscreen in Greenethorpe today?

Yes, from 3:40pm to 5:10pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in Greenethorpe?

At about 5:10pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:30am tomorrow.

How accurate is this forecast?

It’s a model forecast that accounts for the sun’s angle, ozone and expected cloud, and it updates about every hour. Real readings can differ on patchy days, when cloud moves through faster than a model can predict. The nearest live sensor is in Gold Coast, 822 km north-east.

UV index Greenethorpe today

Today’s peak UV 4, Moderate

Moderate

Peaks around 4:20pm

Sun protection times in Greenethorpe today: 3:40pm to 5:10pm. Times in AEDT.

Updated 2:07am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index Greenethorpe tomorrow

Tuesday8Very high
9:30am to 5:20pm

Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 9:30am, with every layer you’ve got.

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday8Very high
9:30am to 5:20pm
Thursday8Very high
9:30am to 5:20pm
Friday8Very high
9:20am to 5:20pm
Saturday6High
10:20am to 5:30pm
Sunday8Very high
9:40am to 5:30pm

Hourly UV forecast for Greenethorpe

Hourly UV forecast for Greenethorpe, times in AEDT
Time	UV index	Category
9am	1	Low
10am	2	Low
11am	3	Moderate
12pm	2	Low
1pm	1	Low
2pm	1	Low
3pm	1	Low
4pm	4	Moderate
5pm	3	Moderate
6pm	2	Low

What to do at UV 4

Moderate. Unprotected fair skin can burn in under an hour, so protect up when you head out. More about UV 4

Slop on SPF 50 or 50+ sunscreenBroad-spectrum and water-resistant, 20 minutes before you go out. Reapply every two hours.
Slap on a broad-brimmed hatWide enough to shade your face, ears and neck. Caps leave too much exposed.
Slip on clothing that covers your shouldersCollared shirts and long sleeves do more than any sunscreen.
Slide on wraparound sunglassesLook for category 2 or higher under the Australian Standard.
Seek shadeShade matters most around the middle of the day, when UV peaks.

UV in Greenethorpe over the past week

Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.

Peak UV in Greenethorpe over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	7	High
Tuesday	7	High
Wednesday	7	High
Thursday	7	High
Friday	3	Moderate
Saturday	7	High
Sunday	8	Very high

Days at 8 or above this season: 0

Nearby suburbs and beaches

FAQs about UV in Greenethorpe

What time is UV highest in Greenethorpe?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Greenethorpe it peaks around 4:20pm at 4, which is Moderate.
Do I need sunscreen in Greenethorpe today?: Yes, from 3:40pm to 5:10pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in Greenethorpe?: At about 5:10pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:30am tomorrow.
How accurate is this forecast?: It’s a model forecast that accounts for the sun’s angle, ozone and expected cloud, and it updates about every hour. Real readings can differ on patchy days, when cloud moves through faster than a model can predict. The nearest live sensor is in Gold Coast, 822 km north-east.