UV index Cedar Pocket today
Today’s peak UV 8, Very high
Very high
Peaks around 12:10pm
UV now 0
Sun protection times in Cedar Pocket today: 8:30am to 3:50pm. Times in AEST.
Updated 12:29am AEST. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Cedar Pocket tomorrow
- Tuesday8Very high8:20am to 3:10pm
Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 8:20am, with every layer you’ve got.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday8Very high8:10am to 4:10pm
- Thursday6High9:20am to 3:20pm
- Friday9Very high8:20am to 4:10pm
- Saturday8Very high7:50am to 4:10pm
- Sunday9Very high7:50am to 4:10pm
Hourly UV forecast for Cedar Pocket
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 7am | 1 | Low |
| 8am | 2 | Low |
| 9am | 4 | Moderate |
| 10am | 6 | High |
| 11am | 8 | Very high |
| 12pm | 8 | Very high |
| 1pm | 8 | Very high |
| 2pm | 6 | High |
| 3pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 4pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 5pm | 1 | Low |
What to do at UV 8
Very high. Unprotected fair skin can burn in about 15 minutes, so cover up before you head out. More about UV 8
- 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 Cedar Pocket over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 6 | High |
| 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 Cedar Pocket
- What time is UV highest in Cedar Pocket?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Cedar Pocket it peaks around 12:10pm at 8, which is Very high.
- Do I need sunscreen in Cedar Pocket today?
- Yes, from 8:30am to 3:50pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
- When does UV drop below 3 in Cedar Pocket?
- At about 3:50pm 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 Gold Coast, 212 km south.