UV index Clifton today
Today’s peak UV 5, Moderate
Moderate
Peaks around 11:10am
UV now 0
Sun protection times in Clifton today: 10:20am to 1:00pm. Times in AEST.
Updated 12:22am AEST. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Clifton tomorrow
- Tuesday8Very high11:30am to 4:10pm
Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 11:30am, with every layer you’ve got.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday8Very high8:10am to 4:10pm
- Thursday8Very high8:10am to 4:10pm
- Friday8Very high8:10am to 4:20pm
- Saturday8Very high7:50am to 4:10pm
- Sunday3ModerateUV stays below 3
Hourly UV forecast for Clifton
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 7am | 1 | Low |
| 8am | 1 | Low |
| 9am | 1 | Low |
| 10am | 2 | Low |
| 11am | 5 | Moderate |
| 12pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 1pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 2pm | 2 | Low |
| 3pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 4pm | 2 | 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 Clifton over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7 | 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 Clifton
- What time is UV highest in Clifton?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Clifton it peaks around 11:10am at 5, which is Moderate.
- Do I need sunscreen in Clifton today?
- Yes, from 10:20am to 1:00pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
- When does UV drop below 3 in Clifton?
- At about 1:00pm today (AEST). It rises above 3 again from about 11:30am 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, 149 km east.