Current UV Index
Adelaide | UV index: 9.2
UV index for Adelaide: 9.2 - VERY HIGH Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 1:33 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
- Wear a wide brimmed hat
- Seek shade
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Alice Springs | UV index: 11.5
UV index for Alice Springs: 11.5 - EXTREME Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 1:33 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
- Wear a wide brimmed hat
- Seek shade
- When possible, stay indoors between 10am and 4pm
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Brisbane | UV index: 4.7
UV index for Brisbane: 4.7 - MODERATE Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 2:03 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
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Canberra | UV index: 7.3
UV index for Canberra: 7.3 - HIGH Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 2:03 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
- Wear a wide brimmed hat
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Darwin | UV index: 12.6
UV index for Darwin: 12.6 - EXTREME Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 1:33 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
- Wear a wide brimmed hat
- Seek shade
- When possible, stay indoors between 10am and 4pm
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Gold Coast | UV index: 5.1
UV index for Gold Coast: 5.1 - MODERATE Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 2:03 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
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Kingston | UV index: 6.9
UV index for Kingston: 6.9 - HIGH Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 2:03 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
- Wear a wide brimmed hat
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Melbourne | UV index: 7.4
UV index for Melbourne: 7.4 - HIGH Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 2:03 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
- Wear a wide brimmed hat
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Newcastle | UV index: 3.3
UV index for Newcastle: 3.3 - MODERATE Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 2:04 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
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Perth | UV index: 9.8
UV index for Perth: 9.8 - VERY HIGH Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 12:04 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
- Wear a wide brimmed hat
- Seek shade
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Sydney | UV index: 5.3
UV index for Sydney: 5.3 - MODERATE Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 2:04 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
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Townsville | UV index: 5.1
UV index for Townsville: 5.1 - MODERATE Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 2:04 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
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When the UV index is low, sun protection is generally not needed unless outside for extended periods