UV index Rockville today
Today’s peak UV 4, Moderate
Moderate
Peaks around 10:00am
UV now 0
Sun protection times in Rockville today: 9:30am to 10:40am. Times in AEST.
Updated 12:38am AEST. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Rockville tomorrow
- Tuesday8Very high8:20am to 3:30pm
Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 8:20am, with every layer you’ve got.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday7High8:10am to 3:30pm
- Thursday8Very high8:10am to 4:10pm
- Friday9Very high8:10am to 4:20pm
- Saturday8Very high7:50am to 3:30pm
- Sunday4Moderate10:00am to 1:40pm
Hourly UV forecast for Rockville
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 7am | 1 | Low |
| 8am | 2 | Low |
| 9am | 2 | Low |
| 10am | 4 | Moderate |
| 11am | 3 | Moderate |
| 12pm | 2 | Low |
| 1pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 2pm | 1 | Low |
| 3pm | 2 | Low |
| 4pm | 1 | 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 Rockville over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7 | 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 Rockville
- What time is UV highest in Rockville?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Rockville it peaks around 10:00am at 4, which is Moderate.
- Do I need sunscreen in Rockville today?
- Yes, from 9:30am to 10:40am, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
- When does UV drop below 3 in Rockville?
- At about 10:40am 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, 157 km east.