Bethesda, Maryland
Low0.8
UV Index · Now
Step out.
You can step out without sun protection.
Unprotected
4 hr 10 min
until skin starts to burn.
With SPF 30
125 hr
Average unprotected skin. Lighter skin burns faster, darker skin slower.
HeatComfortable
Air
17°
Feels like
17°
Humidity
57%
Questions about Bethesda today
- What is the UV index in Bethesda right now?
- The UV index in Bethesda, Maryland is 0.8 — categorised as Low. You can step out without sun protection.
- Is it safe to go outside in Bethesda today?
- Yes — UV is low (0.8) in Bethesda right now. You can step out without sun protection.
- How long does it take to get sunburn in Bethesda?
- Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 4 hr 10 min at the current UV index of 0.8 in Bethesda. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
- What does the heat feel like in Bethesda today?
- Air temperature is 17°C with 57% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 17°C — comfortable.
- When is the safest time to step outside in Bethesda?
- 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 Bethesda, especially through summer.
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