What time is UV highest in Lake Bathurst?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Lake Bathurst it peaks around 1:40pm at 6, which is High.

Do I need sunscreen in Lake Bathurst today?

Yes, from 9:50am to 4:40pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in Lake Bathurst?

At about 4:40pm 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, 854 km north-east.

UV index Lake Bathurst today

Today’s peak UV 6, High

High

Peaks around 1:40pm

Sun protection times in Lake Bathurst today: 9:50am to 4:40pm. Times in AEDT.

Updated 1:22am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index Lake Bathurst 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
9:20am to 5:20pm
Thursday8Very high
9:20am to 5:20pm
Friday8Very high
9:20am to 5:20pm
Saturday6High
9:20am to 3:50pm
Sunday7High
9:50am to 4:50pm

Hourly UV forecast for Lake Bathurst

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

What to do at UV 6

High. Unprotected fair skin can burn in around 25 minutes, so hat and sunscreen on before you go. More about UV 6

Slip on clothing that covers your shouldersCollared shirts and long sleeves do more than any sunscreen.
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.
Seek shadeTrees, umbrellas and shade sails cut UV, but reflected light still reaches you.
Slide on wraparound sunglassesLook for category 2 or higher under the Australian Standard.

UV in Lake Bathurst over the past week

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

Peak UV in Lake Bathurst over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	7	High
Tuesday	7	High
Wednesday	7	High
Thursday	7	High
Friday	4	Moderate
Saturday	4	Moderate
Sunday	8	Very high

Days at 8 or above this season: 0

Nearby suburbs and beaches

FAQs about UV in Lake Bathurst

What time is UV highest in Lake Bathurst?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Lake Bathurst it peaks around 1:40pm at 6, which is High.
Do I need sunscreen in Lake Bathurst today?: Yes, from 9:50am to 4:40pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in Lake Bathurst?: At about 4:40pm 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, 854 km north-east.