UV index Tucabia today
Today’s peak UV 2, Low
Low
Peaks around 1:10pm
UV now 0
UV stays below 3 in Tucabia today, so short spells outside don’t need sun protection. UV peaks at 2 (Low) around 1:10pm. Times in AEDT.
Updated 2:11am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Tucabia tomorrow
- Tuesday8Very high9:50am to 5:00pm
Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 9:50am, with every layer you’ve got.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday5Moderate9:40am to 4:30pm
- Thursday8Very high9:10am to 5:10pm
- Friday8Very high9:00am to 5:10pm
- Saturday9Very high8:50am to 2:50pm
- Sunday3Moderate2:30pm to 4:20pm
Hourly UV forecast for Tucabia
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 9am | 1 | Low |
| 10am | 1 | Low |
| 11am | 1 | Low |
| 12pm | 2 | Low |
| 1pm | 2 | Low |
| 2pm | 2 | Low |
| 3pm | 2 | Low |
| 4pm | 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 Tucabia 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 | 8 | Very high |
| Sunday | 8 | Very high |
Days at 8 or above this season: 0
Nearby suburbs and beaches
FAQs about UV in Tucabia
- What time is UV highest in Tucabia?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Tucabia it peaks around 1:10pm at 2, which is Low.
- Do I need sunscreen in Tucabia today?
- Not for short spells outside. UV stays below 3 in Tucabia 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 Tucabia?
- 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, 183 km north.