What time is UV highest in Rankins Springs?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Rankins Springs it peaks around 11:00am at 5, which is Moderate.

Do I need sunscreen in Rankins Springs today?

Yes, from 10:00am to 4:30pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in Rankins Springs?

At about 4:30pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:40am 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, 946 km north-east.

UV index Rankins Springs today

Today’s peak UV 5, Moderate

Moderate

Peaks around 11:00am

Sun protection times in Rankins Springs today: 10:00am to 4:30pm. Times in AEDT.

Updated 2:04am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index Rankins Springs tomorrow

Tuesday8Very high
9:40am to 5:30pm

Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 9:40am, with every layer you’ve got.

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday8Very high
9:40am to 5:30pm
Thursday8Very high
9:40am to 5:30pm
Friday8Very high
9:30am to 5:30pm
Saturday5Moderate
10:50am to 5:00pm
Sunday8Very high
9:20am to 5:30pm

Hourly UV forecast for Rankins Springs

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

What to do at UV 5

Moderate. Unprotected fair skin can burn in under an hour, so protect up when you head out. More about UV 5

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 Rankins Springs over the past week

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

Peak UV in Rankins Springs over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	7	High
Tuesday	7	High
Wednesday	7	High
Thursday	6	High
Friday	5	Moderate
Saturday	7	High
Sunday	8	Very high

Days at 8 or above this season: 0

Nearby suburbs and beaches

FAQs about UV in Rankins Springs

What time is UV highest in Rankins Springs?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Rankins Springs it peaks around 11:00am at 5, which is Moderate.
Do I need sunscreen in Rankins Springs today?: Yes, from 10:00am to 4:30pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in Rankins Springs?: At about 4:30pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:40am 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, 946 km north-east.