UV index Scarness today
Today’s peak UV 8, Very high
Very high
Peaks around 12:10pm
UV now 0
Sun protection times in Scarness today: 8:10am to 4:10pm. Times in AEST.
Updated 12:35am AEST. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Scarness tomorrow
- Tuesday8Very high8:10am to 4:10pm
Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 8:10am, with every layer you’ve got.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday8Very high8:10am to 4:10pm
- Thursday7High8:10am to 3:50pm
- Friday9Very high8:20am to 4:10pm
- Saturday9Very high7:50am to 4:10pm
- Sunday9Very high7:50am to 4:10pm
Hourly UV forecast for Scarness
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 7am | 1 | Low |
| 8am | 3 | Moderate |
| 9am | 5 | Moderate |
| 10am | 7 | High |
| 11am | 8 | Very high |
| 12pm | 8 | Very high |
| 1pm | 8 | Very high |
| 2pm | 7 | High |
| 3pm | 5 | Moderate |
| 4pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 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 Scarness over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 6 | 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 Scarness
- What time is UV highest in Scarness?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Scarness it peaks around 12:10pm at 8, which is Very high.
- Do I need sunscreen in Scarness today?
- Yes, from 8:10am to 4:10pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
- When does UV drop below 3 in Scarness?
- At about 4:10pm today (AEST). It rises above 3 again from about 8:10am 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, 310 km south.