UV index Sawtell today
Today’s peak UV 2, Low
Low
Peaks around 10:20am
UV now 0
UV stays below 3 in Sawtell today, so short spells outside don’t need sun protection. UV peaks at 2 (Low) around 10:20am. Times in AEDT.
Updated 1:08am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Sawtell tomorrow
- Tuesday7High10:10am to 12:50pm
Hat weather from 10:10am. UV climbs to 7 around the middle of the day.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday2LowUV stays below 3
- Thursday8Very high9:10am to 5:00pm
- Friday8Very high9:10am to 5:10pm
- Saturday6High9:00am to 3:10pm
- Sunday5Moderate10:20am to 4:50pm
Hourly UV forecast for Sawtell
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 8am | 1 | Low |
| 9am | 1 | Low |
| 10am | 2 | Low |
| 11am | 2 | Low |
| 12pm | 1 | Low |
| 1pm | 1 | Low |
| 2pm | 1 | Low |
| 3pm | 1 | Low |
| 4pm | 1 | Low |
| 5pm | 2 | Low |
| 6pm | 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 Sawtell over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1 | Low |
| Tuesday | 6 | High |
| Wednesday | 8 | Very high |
| Thursday | 8 | Very high |
| Friday | 8 | Very high |
| Saturday | 7 | High |
| Sunday | 8 | Very high |
Days at 8 or above this season: 0
Nearby suburbs and beaches
FAQs about UV in Sawtell
- What time is UV highest in Sawtell?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Sawtell it peaks around 10:20am at 2, which is Low.
- Do I need sunscreen in Sawtell today?
- Not for short spells outside. UV stays below 3 in Sawtell 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 Sawtell?
- 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, 262 km north.