Current UV Index
| Adelaide | UV index: 9.5
UV index for Adelaide: 9.5 - VERY HIGH
Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 1:18 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
- Wear a wide brimmed hat
- Seek shade
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| Alice Springs | UV index: 11.8
UV index for Alice Springs: 11.8 - EXTREME
Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 1:18 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: 7.0
UV index for Brisbane: 7.0 - HIGH
Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 1:48 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
- Wear a wide brimmed hat
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| Canberra | UV index: 7.8
UV index for Canberra: 7.8 - HIGH
Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 1:48 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
- Wear a wide brimmed hat
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| Darwin | UV index: 12.7
UV index for Darwin: 12.7 - EXTREME
Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 1:18 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: 8.3
UV index for Gold Coast: 8.3 - VERY HIGH
Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 1:48 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
- Wear a wide brimmed hat
- Seek shade
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| Kingston | UV index: 7.2
UV index for Kingston: 7.2 - HIGH
Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 1:48 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
- Wear a wide brimmed hat
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| Melbourne | UV index: 7.8
UV index for Melbourne: 7.8 - HIGH
Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 1:48 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
- Wear a wide brimmed hat
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| Newcastle | UV index: 2.2
UV index for Newcastle: 2.2 - LOW
Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 1:48 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
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| Perth | UV index: 9.5
UV index for Perth: 9.5 - VERY HIGH
Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 11:49 am
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
- Wear a wide brimmed hat
- Seek shade
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| Sydney | UV index: 8.2
UV index for Sydney: 8.2 - VERY HIGH
Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 1:49 pm
Minimum recommended protection:
- Wear sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
- Wear a wide brimmed hat
- Seek shade
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| Townsville | UV index: 5.3
UV index for Townsville: 5.3 - MODERATE
Last updated Friday, 22 February 2019 at 1:49 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
