UV index Mareeba today
Today’s peak UV 9, Very high
Very high
Peaks around 12:40pm
UV now 1
Sun protection times in Mareeba today: 8:40am to 4:50pm. Times in AEST.
Updated 11:57pm AEST. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Mareeba tomorrow
- Monday8Very high8:30am to 4:50pm
Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 8:30am, with every layer you’ve got.
5-day UV forecast
- Tuesday9Very high8:30am to 4:50pm
- Wednesday9Very high8:30am to 4:50pm
- Thursday9Very high8:30am to 4:50pm
- Friday9Very high8:20am to 4:50pm
- Saturday9Very high8:20am to 4:50pm
Hourly UV forecast for Mareeba
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 8am | 2 | Low |
| 9am | 4 | Moderate |
| 10am | 5 | Moderate |
| 11am | 8 | Very high |
| 12pm | 9 | Very high |
| 1pm | 9 | Very high |
| 2pm | 8 | Very high |
| 3pm | 7 | High |
| 4pm | 5 | Moderate |
| 5pm | 2 | Low |
| 6pm | 1 | 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 Mareeba over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 9 | Very high |
| Monday | 9 | Very high |
| Tuesday | 9 | Very high |
| Wednesday | 9 | Very high |
| Thursday | 8 | Very high |
| Friday | 9 | Very high |
| Saturday | 9 | Very high |
Days at 8 or above this season: 0
Nearby suburbs and beaches
FAQs about UV in Mareeba
- What time is UV highest in Mareeba?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Mareeba it peaks around 12:40pm at 9, which is Very high.
- Do I need sunscreen in Mareeba today?
- Yes, from 8:40am to 4:50pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
- When does UV drop below 3 in Mareeba?
- At about 4:50pm today (AEST). It rises above 3 again from about 8:30am 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 Townsville, 288 km south-east.