Arawa, Bougainville

High

6.8

UV Index · Now

Cover up.

Wear long sleeves, SPF 30+, and seek shade midday.

Unprotected

30 min

until skin starts to burn.

With SPF 30

14 hr 49 min

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

HeatCaution

Air

29°

Feels like

33°

Humidity

74%

Questions about Arawa today

What is the UV index in Arawa right now?
The UV index in Arawa, Bougainville is 6.8 — categorised as High. Wear long sleeves, SPF 30+, and seek shade midday.
Is it safe to go outside in Arawa today?
Caution — UV is high (6.8) in Arawa. Wear long sleeves, SPF 30+, and seek shade midday. The peak risk window is roughly 11 am to 4 pm.
How long does it take to get sunburn in Arawa?
Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 30 min at the current UV index of 6.8 in Arawa. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
What does the heat feel like in Arawa today?
Air temperature is 29°C with 74% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 33°C — caution.
When is the safest time to step outside in Arawa?
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 Arawa, especially through summer.
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