Ames, Iowa

Low

0.9

UV Index · Now

Step out.

You can step out without sun protection.

Unprotected

3 hr 42 min

until skin starts to burn.

With SPF 30

111 hr 7 min

Average unprotected skin. Lighter skin burns faster, darker skin slower.

HeatComfortable

Air

12°

Feels like

12°

Humidity

64%

Questions about Ames today

What is the UV index in Ames right now?
The UV index in Ames, Iowa is 0.9 — categorised as Low. You can step out without sun protection.
Is it safe to go outside in Ames today?
Yes — UV is low (0.9) in Ames right now. You can step out without sun protection.
How long does it take to get sunburn in Ames?
Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 3 hr 42 min at the current UV index of 0.9 in Ames. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
What does the heat feel like in Ames today?
Air temperature is 12°C with 64% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 12°C — comfortable.
When is the safest time to step outside in Ames?
UV is highest between 11 am and 4 pm. Early mornings (before 9 am) and late afternoons (after 5 pm) are the safest windows for unprotected skin in Ames, especially through summer.
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