UV index Sandon Beach today
Today’s peak UV 2, Low
Low
Peaks around 1:10pm
UV now 0
UV stays below 3 in Sandon Beach today, so short spells outside don’t need sun protection. UV peaks at 2 (Low) around 1:10pm. Times in AEDT.
Updated 2:12am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Sandon Beach tomorrow
- Tuesday8Very high10:10am to 4:30pm
Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 10:10am, with every layer you’ve got.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday6High9:20am to 4:40pm
- Thursday7High9:10am to 5:00pm
- Friday8Very high9:00am to 5:10pm
- Saturday8Very high8:50am to 4:00pm
- Sunday2LowUV stays below 3
Hourly UV forecast for Sandon Beach
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 10am | 2 | Low |
| 11am | 1 | Low |
| 12pm | 1 | Low |
| 1pm | 2 | Low |
| 2pm | 2 | Low |
| 3pm | 2 | Low |
| 4pm | 1 | Low |
| 5pm | 1 | Low |
What to do at UV 2
Low. Most people can spend a short time outside without protection. More about UV 2
- No sun protection needed for short spells outsideBelow 3, UV is unlikely to burn most people in the time it takes to walk the dog.
- Pack a hat if you’ll be out for hoursLong days outdoors still add up, especially near water or snow.
- Wear sunglasses in bright glareSnow, sand and water reflect UV back towards your eyes.
- Check again before middayClear skies can lift UV past 3 sooner than you’d think.
- Grab some vitamin DLow UV is the time for a few minutes of sun on your arms, if your doctor hasn’t advised otherwise.
UV in Sandon Beach over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 2 | Low |
| Tuesday | 7 | High |
| Wednesday | 8 | Very high |
| Thursday | 8 | Very high |
| Friday | 8 | Very high |
| Saturday | 8 | Very high |
| Sunday | 8 | Very high |
Days at 8 or above this season: 0
Nearby suburbs and beaches
FAQs about UV in Sandon Beach
- What time is UV highest in Sandon Beach?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Sandon Beach it peaks around 1:10pm at 2, which is Low.
- Do I need sunscreen in Sandon Beach today?
- Not for short spells outside. UV stays below 3 in Sandon Beach 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 Sandon Beach?
- 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, 188 km north.