UV index Legerwood today
Today’s peak UV 5, Moderate
Moderate
Peaks around 3:30pm
UV now 0
Sun protection times in Legerwood today: 11:50am to 5:10pm. Times in AEDT.
Updated 2:49am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Legerwood tomorrow
- Tuesday7High11:20am to 5:10pm
Hat weather from 11:20am. UV climbs to 7 around the middle of the day.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday7High9:40am to 5:10pm
- Thursday7High9:40am to 5:00pm
- Friday7High9:40am to 5:20pm
- Saturday1LowUV stays below 3
- Sunday7High9:30am to 5:10pm
Hourly UV forecast for Legerwood
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 9am | 1 | Low |
| 10am | 1 | Low |
| 11am | 3 | Moderate |
| 12pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 1pm | 4 | Moderate |
| 2pm | 4 | Moderate |
| 3pm | 5 | Moderate |
| 4pm | 5 | Moderate |
| 5pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 6pm | 2 | 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 Legerwood over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 6 | High |
| Tuesday | 6 | High |
| Wednesday | 6 | High |
| Thursday | 5 | Moderate |
| Friday | 4 | Moderate |
| Saturday | 6 | High |
| Sunday | 5 | Moderate |
Days at 8 or above this season: 0
Nearby suburbs and beaches
FAQs about UV in Legerwood
- What time is UV highest in Legerwood?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Legerwood it peaks around 3:30pm at 5, which is Moderate.
- Do I need sunscreen in Legerwood today?
- Yes, from 11:50am to 5:10pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
- When does UV drop below 3 in Legerwood?
- At about 5:10pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 11:20am 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 Hobart, 201 km south.