Berkeley, California

High

6.4

UV Index · Now

Cover up.

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

Unprotected

31 min

until skin starts to burn.

With SPF 30

15 hr 37 min

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

HeatComfortable

Air

17°

Feels like

17°

Humidity

65%

Questions about Berkeley today

What is the UV index in Berkeley right now?
The UV index in Berkeley, California is 6.4 — categorised as High. Wear long sleeves, SPF 30+, and seek shade midday.
Is it safe to go outside in Berkeley today?
Caution — UV is high (6.4) in Berkeley. 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 Berkeley?
Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 31 min at the current UV index of 6.4 in Berkeley. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
What does the heat feel like in Berkeley today?
Air temperature is 17°C with 65% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 17°C — comfortable.
When is the safest time to step outside in Berkeley?
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 Berkeley, especially through summer.
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