Questions and answers

How long does it take to burn at each UV index?

How long does it take to burn at each UV index?

Example of UV Index Forecast

UV Index Number Exposure Level Time to Burn
5 Moderate 45 minutes
6 High 30 minutes
7
8 Very High 15-25 minutes

At what time is the UV index highest?

The levels of UV radiation (and therefore the values of the index) vary throughout the day. The maximum UV level on any given day occurs during the four-hour period between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., a timeframe scientists refer to as ‘solar noon.

What time of day is UV index lowest?

Reduce time in the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If outdoors, seek shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Does time of day affect UV index?

TIME OF DAY affects UV radiation, which peaks at midday (with the sun highest in the sky), and lessens in the early morning and late afternoon. LATITUDE affects UV radiation, which is strongest at the equator and declines toward the poles.

What level of UV Index is safe?

The World Health Organization’s Global Solar UV Index measures UV levels on a scale from 0 (Low) to 11+ (Extreme). Sun protection is recommended when UV levels are 3 (Moderate) or higher.

Is UV index 7 good for tanning?

So how do you decide what is a good UV index for tanning? *This is a general recommendation and varies depending on your location, altitude, and skin tone. Moderate includes UV index ranges from an index of 3 to 5, vs. high which is 6-7, very high which is 8-10 and extreme which is 11+.

What UV is best for tanning?

Good UV Index for tanning

  1. UV Index 0 – 2. Low exposure level. Average time it takes to burn: 60 minutes.
  2. UV Index 3 – 5. Moderate exposure level. Average time it takes to burn: 45 minutes.
  3. UV Index 6 – 7. High exposure level.
  4. UV Index 8 – 10. Very high exposure level.
  5. 11+ UV Index. Extreme exposure level.

What level of UV index is safe?

Is UV index 6 good for tanning?

Your skin needs both UVA and UVB light to tan. *This is a general recommendation and varies depending on your location, altitude, and skin tone. Moderate includes UV index ranges from an index of 3 to 5, vs. high which is 6-7, very high which is 8-10 and extreme which is 11+.

What does UV Index 13 mean?

UVI 1–2 is low, which generally means it’s safe to be outdoors unprotected. Other classifications are moderate (3–5), high (6–7), very high (8–10) and extreme (11+). To illustrate, today in Cairns the alert period was 8.10am to 4.10 pm, with a UV Index peak of 13 and extreme levels between about 10am and 2pm.

What is the safest UV Index?

UV Index 0-2 means minimal danger from the sun’s UV rays for the average person. UV Index 3-5 means low risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. UV Index 6-7 means moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. UV Index 8-10 means high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.

Is 11 UV Index bad?

Protection against skin and eye damage is needed. 8 to 10 means very high risk. A UV Index reading of 11 or more means extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes.