UV index South Arm (Nambucca Valley) today
Today’s peak UV 3, Moderate
Moderate
Peaks around 5:00pm
UV now 0
UV stays below 3 in South Arm (Nambucca Valley) today, so short spells outside don’t need sun protection. UV peaks at 3 (Moderate) around 5:00pm. Times in AEDT.
Updated 2:27am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index South Arm (Nambucca Valley) tomorrow
- Tuesday7High9:30am to 4:30pm
Hat weather from 9:30am. UV climbs to 7 around the middle of the day.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday2LowUV stays below 3
- Thursday8Very high9:20am to 5:10pm
- Friday8Very high9:10am to 5:10pm
- Saturday6High9:00am to 3:10pm
- Sunday5Moderate11:10am to 3:00pm
Hourly UV forecast for South Arm (Nambucca Valley)
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 8am | 1 | Low |
| 9am | 1 | Low |
| 10am | 2 | Low |
| 11am | 1 | Low |
| 12pm | 1 | Low |
| 1pm | 1 | Low |
| 2pm | 1 | Low |
| 3pm | 1 | Low |
| 4pm | 1 | Low |
| 5pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 6pm | 1 | Low |
What to do at UV 3
Moderate. Unprotected fair skin can burn in under an hour, so protect up when you head out. More about UV 3
- 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 South Arm (Nambucca Valley) over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1 | Low |
| Tuesday | 7 | High |
| Wednesday | 8 | Very high |
| Thursday | 8 | Very high |
| Friday | 8 | Very high |
| Saturday | 8 | Very high |
| Sunday | 7 | High |
Days at 8 or above this season: 0
Nearby suburbs and beaches
FAQs about UV in South Arm (Nambucca Valley)
- What time is UV highest in South Arm (Nambucca Valley)?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in South Arm (Nambucca Valley) it peaks around 5:00pm at 3, which is Moderate.
- Do I need sunscreen in South Arm (Nambucca Valley) today?
- Not for short spells outside. UV stays below 3 in South Arm (Nambucca Valley) 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 South Arm (Nambucca Valley)?
- 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, 303 km north.