UV index Cape Leschenault Beach today
Today’s peak UV 8, Very high
Very high
Peaks around 1:10pm
UV now 1
Sun protection times in Cape Leschenault Beach today: 8:50am to 4:30pm. Times in AWST.
Updated 11:02pm AWST. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Cape Leschenault Beach tomorrow
- Monday8Very high8:40am to 4:30pm
Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 8:40am, with every layer you’ve got.
5-day UV forecast
- Tuesday7High8:50am to 4:30pm
- Wednesday8Very high8:40am to 4:30pm
- Thursday7High10:30am to 1:50pm
- Friday8Very high9:50am to 4:30pm
- Saturday7High9:20am to 4:10pm
Hourly UV forecast for Cape Leschenault Beach
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 8am | 2 | Low |
| 9am | 3 | Moderate |
| 10am | 4 | Moderate |
| 11am | 5 | Moderate |
| 12pm | 7 | High |
| 1pm | 8 | Very high |
| 2pm | 7 | High |
| 3pm | 6 | High |
| 4pm | 4 | Moderate |
| 5pm | 2 | Low |
| 6pm | 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 Cape Leschenault Beach over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 6 | High |
| Monday | 7 | High |
| Tuesday | 7 | High |
| Wednesday | 7 | High |
| Thursday | 7 | High |
| Friday | 7 | High |
| Saturday | 8 | Very high |
Days at 8 or above this season: 0
Nearby suburbs and beaches
FAQs about UV in Cape Leschenault Beach
- What time is UV highest in Cape Leschenault Beach?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Cape Leschenault Beach it peaks around 1:10pm at 8, which is Very high.
- Do I need sunscreen in Cape Leschenault Beach today?
- Yes, from 8:50am to 4:30pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
- When does UV drop below 3 in Cape Leschenault Beach?
- At about 4:30pm today (AWST). It rises above 3 again from about 8:40am 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 Perth, 84 km south-east.