What time is UV highest in Quinalow?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Quinalow it peaks around 10:00am at 4, which is Moderate.

Do I need sunscreen in Quinalow today?

Yes, from 8:50am to 11:00am, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in Quinalow?

At about 11:00am 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, 205 km south-east.

UV index Quinalow today

Today’s peak UV 4, Moderate

Moderate

Peaks around 10:00am

Sun protection times in Quinalow today: 8:50am to 11:00am. Times in AEST.

Updated 12:21am AEST. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index Quinalow tomorrow

Tuesday8Very high
8:20am to 4:20pm

Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 8:20am, with every layer you’ve got.

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday8Very high
8:10am to 4:20pm
Thursday9Very high
8:10am to 4:20pm
Friday9Very high
8:10am to 4:20pm
Saturday9Very high
7:50am to 3:20pm
Sunday4Moderate
9:00am to 1:20pm

Hourly UV forecast for Quinalow

Hourly UV forecast for Quinalow, times in AEST
Time	UV index	Category
7am	1	Low
8am	2	Low
9am	3	Moderate
10am	4	Moderate
11am	3	Moderate
12pm	2	Low
1pm	3	Moderate
2pm	2	Low
3pm	3	Moderate
4pm	2	Low

What to do at UV 4

Moderate. Unprotected fair skin can burn in under an hour, so protect up when you head out. More about UV 4

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 Quinalow over the past week

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

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

Nearby suburbs and beaches

FAQs about UV in Quinalow

What time is UV highest in Quinalow?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Quinalow it peaks around 10:00am at 4, which is Moderate.
Do I need sunscreen in Quinalow today?: Yes, from 8:50am to 11:00am, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in Quinalow?: At about 11:00am 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, 205 km south-east.