UV index Alligator Creek (Mackay) today
Today’s peak UV 9, Very high
Very high
Peaks around 12:20pm
UV now 0
Sun protection times in Alligator Creek (Mackay) today: 8:20am to 4:30pm. Times in AEST.
Updated 1:21am AEST. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Alligator Creek (Mackay) tomorrow
- Tuesday9Very high8:20am to 4:30pm
Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 8:20am, with every layer you’ve got.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday9Very high8:20am to 4:30pm
- Thursday9Very high8:10am to 4:30pm
- Friday8Very high8:20am to 4:10pm
- Saturday9Very high8:10am to 4:30pm
- Sunday9Very high8:10am to 4:30pm
Hourly UV forecast for Alligator Creek (Mackay)
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 7am | 1 | Low |
| 8am | 2 | Low |
| 9am | 5 | Moderate |
| 10am | 7 | High |
| 11am | 8 | Very high |
| 12pm | 9 | Very high |
| 1pm | 9 | Very high |
| 2pm | 8 | Very high |
| 3pm | 6 | High |
| 4pm | 4 | Moderate |
| 5pm | 2 | Low |
What to do at UV 9
Very high. Unprotected fair skin can burn in about 15 minutes, so cover up before you head out. More about UV 9
- Slip on clothing that covers your shouldersLong sleeves and a collar block more UV than any sunscreen can.
- 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.
- Seek shadeShade from 11am to 3pm, when UV is at its strongest.
- Slide on wraparound sunglassesLook for category 2 or higher under the Australian Standard.
UV in Alligator Creek (Mackay) over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8 | Very high |
| Tuesday | 7 | High |
| Wednesday | 6 | High |
| Thursday | 9 | Very high |
| Friday | 9 | Very high |
| Saturday | 9 | Very high |
| Sunday | 9 | Very high |
Days at 8 or above this season: 0
Nearby suburbs and beaches
FAQs about UV in Alligator Creek (Mackay)
- What time is UV highest in Alligator Creek (Mackay)?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Alligator Creek (Mackay) it peaks around 12:20pm at 9, which is Very high.
- Do I need sunscreen in Alligator Creek (Mackay) today?
- Yes, from 8:20am to 4:30pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
- When does UV drop below 3 in Alligator Creek (Mackay)?
- At about 4:30pm today (AEST). It rises above 3 again from about 8:20am 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 Emerald, 269 km south-west.