Austin, Texas

Low

1.1

UV Index · Now

Step out.

You can step out without sun protection.

Unprotected

3 hr 10 min

until skin starts to burn.

With SPF 30

95 hr 14 min

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

HeatCaution

Air

31°

Feels like

37°

Humidity

71%

Questions about Austin today

What is the UV index in Austin right now?
The UV index in Austin, Texas is 1.1 — categorised as Low. You can step out without sun protection.
Is it safe to go outside in Austin today?
Yes — UV is low (1.1) in Austin right now. You can step out without sun protection.
How long does it take to get sunburn in Austin?
Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 3 hr 10 min at the current UV index of 1.1 in Austin. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
What does the heat feel like in Austin today?
Air temperature is 31°C with 71% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 37°C — caution.
When is the safest time to step outside in Austin?
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 Austin, especially through summer.
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