What time is UV highest in Palen Creek?

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

Do I need sunscreen in Palen Creek today?

Yes, from 9:00am to 12:40pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in Palen Creek?

At about 12:40pm today (AEST). It rises above 3 again from about 10:20am 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, 68 km north-east.

UV index Palen Creek today

Today’s peak UV 5, Moderate

Moderate

Peaks around 12:00pm

Sun protection times in Palen Creek today: 9:00am to 12:40pm. Times in AEST.

Updated 12:45am AEST. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index Palen Creek tomorrow

Tuesday8Very high
10:20am to 4:10pm

Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 10:20am, with every layer you’ve got.

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday8Very high
8:10am to 1:40pm
Thursday8Very high
8:10am to 4:10pm
Friday8Very high
8:00am to 4:10pm
Saturday8Very high
7:50am to 2:30pm
Sunday6High
8:20am to 1:20pm

Hourly UV forecast for Palen Creek

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

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

Peak UV in Palen Creek over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	2	Low
Tuesday	8	Very 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

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FAQs about UV in Palen Creek

What time is UV highest in Palen Creek?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Palen Creek it peaks around 12:00pm at 5, which is Moderate.
Do I need sunscreen in Palen Creek today?: Yes, from 9:00am to 12:40pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in Palen Creek?: At about 12:40pm today (AEST). It rises above 3 again from about 10:20am 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, 68 km north-east.