UV index Rixons Beach today
Today’s peak UV 4, Moderate
Moderate
Peaks around 2:40pm
UV now 0
Sun protection times in Rixons Beach today: 12:10pm to 4:30pm. Times in AEDT.
Updated 2:40am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Rixons Beach tomorrow
- Tuesday7High9:30am to 2:00pm
Hat weather from 9:30am. UV climbs to 7 around the middle of the day.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday7High10:00am to 5:10pm
- Thursday7High9:30am to 5:10pm
- Friday7High9:30am to 5:10pm
- Saturday5Moderate9:50am to 3:30pm
- Sunday7High9:10am to 5:10pm
Hourly UV forecast for Rixons Beach
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 9am | 1 | Low |
| 10am | 1 | Low |
| 11am | 2 | Low |
| 12pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 1pm | 4 | Moderate |
| 2pm | 4 | Moderate |
| 3pm | 4 | Moderate |
| 4pm | 4 | Moderate |
| 5pm | 2 | 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 Rixons Beach over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 6 | High |
| Tuesday | 7 | High |
| Wednesday | 6 | High |
| Thursday | 5 | Moderate |
| Friday | 1 | Low |
| Saturday | 5 | Moderate |
| Sunday | 7 | High |
Days at 8 or above this season: 0
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FAQs about UV in Rixons Beach
- What time is UV highest in Rixons Beach?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Rixons Beach it peaks around 2:40pm at 4, which is Moderate.
- Do I need sunscreen in Rixons Beach today?
- Yes, from 12:10pm 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 Rixons Beach?
- At about 4:30pm 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 Hobart, 695 km south.