What time is UV highest in Ducklo?

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

Do I need sunscreen in Ducklo today?

Yes, from 11:10am to 4:00pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in Ducklo?

At about 4:00pm today (AEST). It rises above 3 again from about 8:40am 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, 250 km east.

UV index Ducklo today

Today’s peak UV 5, Moderate

Moderate

Peaks around 12:00pm

Sun protection times in Ducklo today: 11:10am to 4:00pm. Times in AEST.

Updated 12:12am AEST. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index Ducklo tomorrow

Tuesday8Very high
8:40am to 4:10pm

Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 8:40am, with every layer you’ve got.

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday8Very high
8:10am to 4:00pm
Thursday8Very high
8:10am to 4:20pm
Friday8Very high
8:10am to 4:20pm
Saturday9Very high
8:00am to 3:50pm
Sunday3Moderate
1:20pm to 3:10pm

Hourly UV forecast for Ducklo

Hourly UV forecast for Ducklo, times in AEST
Time	UV index	Category
8am	1	Low
9am	2	Low
10am	2	Low
11am	3	Moderate
12pm	5	Moderate
1pm	3	Moderate
2pm	2	Low
3pm	1	Low
4pm	3	Moderate
5pm	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 Ducklo over the past week

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

Peak UV in Ducklo over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	8	Very 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 Ducklo

What time is UV highest in Ducklo?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Ducklo it peaks around 12:00pm at 5, which is Moderate.
Do I need sunscreen in Ducklo today?: Yes, from 11:10am to 4:00pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in Ducklo?: At about 4:00pm today (AEST). It rises above 3 again from about 8:40am 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, 250 km east.