UV index Mount Perry today
Today’s peak UV 8, Very high
Very high
Peaks around 12:20pm
UV now 0
Sun protection times in Mount Perry today: 9:10am to 3:30pm. Times in AEST.
Updated 1:10am AEST. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Mount Perry tomorrow
- Tuesday8Very high8:20am to 3:50pm
Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 8:20am, with every layer you’ve got.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday8Very high8:10am to 4:10pm
- Thursday7High8:20am to 3:40pm
- Friday9Very high8:40am to 4:20pm
- Saturday9Very high7:50am to 4:20pm
- Sunday9Very high7:50am to 4:20pm
Hourly UV forecast for Mount Perry
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 8am | 1 | Low |
| 9am | 3 | Moderate |
| 10am | 7 | High |
| 11am | 8 | Very high |
| 12pm | 8 | Very high |
| 1pm | 8 | Very high |
| 2pm | 7 | High |
| 3pm | 4 | Moderate |
| 4pm | 2 | Low |
| 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 Mount Perry over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8 | Very high |
| Tuesday | 5 | Moderate |
| 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 Mount Perry
- What time is UV highest in Mount Perry?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Mount Perry it peaks around 12:20pm at 8, which is Very high.
- Do I need sunscreen in Mount Perry today?
- Yes, from 9:10am to 3:30pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
- When does UV drop below 3 in Mount Perry?
- At about 3:30pm 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, 362 km south-east.