Balikpapan, East Kalimantan
Moderate5.3
UV Index · Now
Hat & SPF.
A hat and SPF 30 are enough for most people.
Unprotected
38 min
until skin starts to burn.
With SPF 30
18 hr 52 min
Average unprotected skin. Lighter skin burns faster, darker skin slower.
HeatCaution
Air
29°
Feels like
35°
Humidity
81%
Questions about Balikpapan today
- What is the UV index in Balikpapan right now?
- The UV index in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan is 5.3 — categorised as Moderate. A hat and SPF 30 are enough for most people.
- Is it safe to go outside in Balikpapan today?
- Yes — UV is moderate (5.3) in Balikpapan right now. A hat and SPF 30 are enough for most people.
- How long does it take to get sunburn in Balikpapan?
- Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 38 min at the current UV index of 5.3 in Balikpapan. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
- What does the heat feel like in Balikpapan today?
- Air temperature is 29°C with 81% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 35°C — caution.
- When is the safest time to step outside in Balikpapan?
- 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 Balikpapan, especially through summer.