What time is UV highest in The Caves?

UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in The Caves it peaks around 12:20pm at 9, which is Very high.

Do I need sunscreen in The Caves today?

Yes, from 8:40am to 4:20pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.

When does UV drop below 3 in The Caves?

At about 4:20pm 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 Emerald, 238 km west.

UV index The Caves today

Today’s peak UV 9, Very high

Very high

Peaks around 12:20pm

Sun protection times in The Caves today: 8:40am to 4:20pm. Times in AEST.

Updated 12:48am AEST. Forecast from Open-Meteo.

UV index The Caves tomorrow

Tuesday9Very high
8:10am to 4:20pm

Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 8:10am, with every layer you’ve got.

5-day UV forecast

Wednesday9Very high
8:10am to 4:00pm
Thursday8Very high
9:10am to 3:50pm
Friday8Very high
10:10am to 4:20pm
Saturday9Very high
8:00am to 4:30pm
Sunday9Very high
8:00am to 4:30pm

Hourly UV forecast for The Caves

Hourly UV forecast for The Caves, times in AEST
Time	UV index	Category
8am	2	Low
9am	4	Moderate
10am	7	High
11am	8	Very high
12pm	9	Very high
1pm	8	Very high
2pm	7	High
3pm	6	High
4pm	4	Moderate
5pm	2	Low

What to do at UV 9

Very high. Unprotected fair skin can burn in about 15 minutes, so cover up before you head out. More about UV 9

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 The Caves over the past week

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

Peak UV in The Caves over the past week
Day	Peak UV	Category
Monday	8	Very high
Tuesday	6	High
Wednesday	7	High
Thursday	8	Very high
Friday	9	Very high
Saturday	9	Very high
Sunday	9	Very high

Days at 8 or above this season: 0

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FAQs about UV in The Caves

What time is UV highest in The Caves?: UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in The Caves it peaks around 12:20pm at 9, which is Very high.
Do I need sunscreen in The Caves today?: Yes, from 8:40am to 4:20pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
When does UV drop below 3 in The Caves?: At about 4:20pm 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 Emerald, 238 km west.