UV index Rainbow today
Today’s peak UV 3, Moderate
Moderate
Peaks around 10:30am
UV now 0
UV stays below 3 in Rainbow today, so short spells outside don’t need sun protection. UV peaks at 3 (Moderate) around 10:30am. Times in AEDT.
Updated 1:43am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Rainbow tomorrow
- Tuesday6High10:00am to 5:10pm
Hat weather from 10:00am. UV climbs to 6 around the middle of the day.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday7High10:00am to 5:40pm
- Thursday7High10:00am to 5:40pm
- Friday7High10:00am to 4:20pm
- Saturday7High9:40am to 5:50pm
- Sunday7High9:40am to 5:50pm
Hourly UV forecast for Rainbow
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 9am | 1 | Low |
| 10am | 3 | Moderate |
| 11am | 3 | Moderate |
| 12pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 1pm | 2 | Low |
| 2pm | 2 | Low |
| 3pm | 2 | Low |
| 4pm | 1 | Low |
| 5pm | 1 | Low |
| 6pm | 2 | Low |
| 7pm | 1 | Low |
What to do at UV 3
Moderate. Unprotected fair skin can burn in under an hour, so protect up when you head out. More about UV 3
- 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 Rainbow over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7 | High |
| Tuesday | 7 | High |
| Wednesday | 5 | Moderate |
| Thursday | 4 | Moderate |
| Friday | 3 | Moderate |
| Saturday | 4 | Moderate |
| Sunday | 7 | High |
Days at 8 or above this season: 0
Nearby suburbs and beaches
FAQs about UV in Rainbow
- What time is UV highest in Rainbow?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Rainbow it peaks around 10:30am at 3, which is Moderate.
- Do I need sunscreen in Rainbow today?
- Not for short spells outside. UV stays below 3 in Rainbow today. If you’ll be out for hours, near water or in the snow, protect your skin anyway.
- When does UV drop below 3 in Rainbow?
- It stays below 3 all day today.
- 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, 911 km south-east.