UV index Port Macquarie today
Today’s peak UV 3, Moderate
Moderate
Peaks around 4:40pm
UV now 0
UV stays below 3 in Port Macquarie today, so short spells outside don’t need sun protection. UV peaks at 3 (Moderate) around 4:40pm. Times in AEDT.
Updated 12:31am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Port Macquarie tomorrow
- Tuesday7High9:20am to 3:30pm
Hat weather from 9:20am. UV climbs to 7 around the middle of the day.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday4Moderate12:00pm to 4:50pm
- Thursday8Very high10:00am to 5:00pm
- Friday8Very high9:10am to 5:10pm
- Saturday8Very high9:10am to 2:50pm
- Sunday4Moderate10:10am to 2:20pm
Hourly UV forecast for Port Macquarie
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 9am | 1 | Low |
| 10am | 2 | Low |
| 11am | 1 | Low |
| 12pm | 1 | Low |
| 1pm | 1 | Low |
| 2pm | 1 | Low |
| 3pm | 2 | Low |
| 4pm | 2 | Low |
| 5pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 6pm | 1 | Low |
What to do at UV 3
Moderate. Unprotected fair skin can burn in under an hour, so protect up when you head out. More about UV 3
- 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 Port Macquarie over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1 | Low |
| Tuesday | 7 | High |
| Wednesday | 7 | High |
| Thursday | 7 | High |
| Friday | 8 | Very high |
| Saturday | 6 | High |
| Sunday | 8 | Very high |
Days at 8 or above this season: 0
Nearby suburbs and beaches
FAQs about UV in Port Macquarie
- What time is UV highest in Port Macquarie?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Port Macquarie it peaks around 4:40pm at 3, which is Moderate.
- Do I need sunscreen in Port Macquarie today?
- Not for short spells outside. UV stays below 3 in Port Macquarie today. If you’ll be out for hours, near water or in the snow, protect your skin anyway.
- When does UV drop below 3 in Port Macquarie?
- It stays below 3 all day today.
- 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, 384 km north.