What time is UV highest in Skennars Head?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Skennars Head it peaks around 1:00pm at 5, which is Moderate.

Do I need sunscreen in Skennars Head today?

Yes, from 12:00pm to 4:20pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in Skennars Head?

At about 4:20pm 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, 91 km north.

UV index Skennars Head today

Today’s peak UV 5, Moderate

Moderate

Peaks around 1:00pm

Sun protection times in Skennars Head today: 12:00pm to 4:20pm. Times in AEDT.

Updated 1:22am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index Skennars Head tomorrow

Tuesday8Very high
9:40am to 4:20pm

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

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday7High
9:10am to 2:40pm
Thursday5Moderate
9:20am to 5:00pm
Friday8Very high
9:00am to 5:10pm
Saturday8Very high
8:50am to 4:20pm
Sunday5Moderate
9:10am to 2:10pm

Hourly UV forecast for Skennars Head

Hourly UV forecast for Skennars Head, times in AEDT
Time	UV index	Category
8am	1	Low
9am	1	Low
10am	1	Low
11am	1	Low
12pm	3	Moderate
1pm	5	Moderate
2pm	3	Moderate
3pm	2	Low
4pm	4	Moderate
5pm	2	Low
6pm	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 Skennars Head over the past week

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

Peak UV in Skennars Head over the past week
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

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FAQs about UV in Skennars Head

What time is UV highest in Skennars Head?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Skennars Head it peaks around 1:00pm at 5, which is Moderate.
Do I need sunscreen in Skennars Head today?: Yes, from 12:00pm to 4:20pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in Skennars Head?: At about 4:20pm 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, 91 km north.