What time is UV highest in Hermitage Flat?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Hermitage Flat it peaks around 11:10am at 4, which is Moderate.

Do I need sunscreen in Hermitage Flat today?

Yes, from 9:30am to 2:30pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in Hermitage Flat?

At about 2:30pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:20am 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, 682 km north-east.

UV index Hermitage Flat today

Today’s peak UV 4, Moderate

Moderate

Peaks around 11:10am

Sun protection times in Hermitage Flat today: 9:30am to 2:30pm. Times in AEDT.

Updated 2:11am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index Hermitage Flat tomorrow

Tuesday8Very high
9:20am to 5:20pm

Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 9:20am, with every layer you’ve got.

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday8Very high
9:30am to 5:20pm
Thursday8Very high
9:20am to 5:20pm
Friday8Very high
9:20am to 5:20pm
Saturday7High
10:10am to 3:50pm
Sunday9Very high
9:00am to 3:10pm

Hourly UV forecast for Hermitage Flat

Hourly UV forecast for Hermitage Flat, times in AEDT
Time	UV index	Category
9am	2	Low
10am	4	Moderate
11am	4	Moderate
12pm	4	Moderate
1pm	2	Low
2pm	4	Moderate
3pm	2	Low
4pm	2	Low
5pm	1	Low
6pm	1	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 Hermitage Flat over the past week

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

Peak UV in Hermitage Flat over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	3	Moderate
Tuesday	7	High
Wednesday	8	Very high
Thursday	7	High
Friday	6	High
Saturday	7	High
Sunday	8	Very high

Days at 8 or above this season: 0

Nearby suburbs and beaches

FAQs about UV in Hermitage Flat

What time is UV highest in Hermitage Flat?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Hermitage Flat it peaks around 11:10am at 4, which is Moderate.
Do I need sunscreen in Hermitage Flat today?: Yes, from 9:30am to 2:30pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in Hermitage Flat?: At about 2:30pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:20am 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, 682 km north-east.