UV index Scottsdale today
Today’s peak UV 5, Moderate
Moderate
Peaks around 3:00pm
UV now 0
Sun protection times in Scottsdale today: 12:20pm to 5:10pm. Times in AEDT.
Updated 2:47am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 9am | 1 | Low |
| 10am | 1 | Low |
| 11am | 2 | Low |
| 12pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 1pm | 4 | Moderate |
| 2pm | 5 | 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 Scottsdale 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 | 5 | Moderate |
| Thursday | 4 | Moderate |
| Friday | 3 | Moderate |
| Saturday | 6 | High |
| Sunday | 5 | Moderate |
Days at 8 or above this season: 0
Nearby suburbs and beaches
FAQs about UV in Scottsdale
- What time is UV highest in Scottsdale?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Scottsdale it peaks around 3:00pm at 5, which is Moderate.
- Do I need sunscreen in Scottsdale today?
- Yes, from 12:20pm 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 Scottsdale?
- 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, 203 km south.