UV index Lake Macdonald today
Today’s peak UV 8, Very high
Very high
Peaks around 12:00pm
UV now 0
Sun protection times in Lake Macdonald today: 8:50am to 3:50pm. Times in AEST.
Updated 12:50am AEST. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Lake Macdonald tomorrow
- Tuesday8Very high8:20am to 2:30pm
Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 8:20am, with every layer you’ve got.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday8Very high8:10am to 3:30pm
- Thursday6High9:40am to 3:10pm
- Friday8Very high8:10am to 4:10pm
- Saturday8Very high7:50am to 4:10pm
- Sunday8Very high8:20am to 4:10pm
Hourly UV forecast for Lake Macdonald
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 7am | 1 | Low |
| 8am | 1 | Low |
| 9am | 3 | Moderate |
| 10am | 6 | High |
| 11am | 8 | Very high |
| 12pm | 8 | Very high |
| 1pm | 8 | Very high |
| 2pm | 6 | High |
| 3pm | 4 | Moderate |
| 4pm | 3 | Moderate |
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 Lake Macdonald over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5 | Moderate |
| Tuesday | 7 | 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 Lake Macdonald
- What time is UV highest in Lake Macdonald?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Lake Macdonald it peaks around 12:00pm at 8, which is Very high.
- Do I need sunscreen in Lake Macdonald today?
- Yes, from 8:50am 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 Lake Macdonald?
- 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, 189 km south.