UV Index Exposure Guide

Understand UV index levels and calculate safe sun exposure time based on your skin type and SPF.

25.2Kuses
9/10(215)
UV Level
High
UV Index: 6
Burn Time (No SPF)
8 min
Protected Time (SPF 30)
2h 24m
Reduce time in sun 10am-4pm. Sunscreen SPF 30+, hat, sunglasses, protective clothing.

UV Index Scale

0-2
Low
Minimal protection needed. Wear sunglasses on bright days.
3-5
Moderate
Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, hat, and sunglasses. Seek shade during midday.
6-7
High
Reduce time in sun 10am-4pm. Sunscreen SPF 30+, hat, sunglasses, protective clothing.
8-10
Very High
Minimize sun exposure 10am-4pm. SPF 50+, full protective clothing required.
11+
Extreme
Avoid sun exposure 10am-4pm. Full protection essential. Unprotected skin burns in minutes.

Features

  • UV index scale with protection recommendations
  • Burn time calculator by skin type
  • SPF protection time estimate
  • 6 Fitzpatrick skin type classifications

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