What time is UV highest in Sutton Forest?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Sutton Forest it peaks around 12:00pm at 5, which is Moderate.

Do I need sunscreen in Sutton Forest today?

Yes, from 10:10am to 5:00pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in Sutton Forest?

At about 5:00pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:20am 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, 787 km north-east.

UV index Sutton Forest today

Today’s peak UV 5, Moderate

Moderate

Peaks around 12:00pm

Sun protection times in Sutton Forest today: 10:10am to 5:00pm. Times in AEDT.

Updated 1:33am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index Sutton Forest tomorrow

Tuesday8Very high
9:20am to 5:10pm

Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 9:20am, with every layer you’ve got.

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday8Very high
9:20am to 5:10pm
Thursday8Very high
9:40am to 5:10pm
Friday8Very high
9:20am to 5:20pm
Saturday7High
9:40am to 5:00pm
Sunday6High
9:40am to 4:30pm

Hourly UV forecast for Sutton Forest

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

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

Peak UV in Sutton Forest over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	5	Moderate
Tuesday	7	High
Wednesday	7	High
Thursday	7	High
Friday	6	High
Saturday	6	High
Sunday	7	High

Days at 8 or above this season: 0

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FAQs about UV in Sutton Forest

What time is UV highest in Sutton Forest?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Sutton Forest it peaks around 12:00pm at 5, which is Moderate.
Do I need sunscreen in Sutton Forest today?: Yes, from 10:10am to 5:00pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in Sutton Forest?: At about 5:00pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:20am 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, 787 km north-east.