Birmingham, Alabama

Low

0.4

UV Index · Now

Step out.

You can step out without sun protection.

Unprotected

8 hr 20 min

until skin starts to burn.

With SPF 30

250 hr

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

HeatComfortable

Air

18°

Feels like

18°

Humidity

95%

Questions about Birmingham today

What is the UV index in Birmingham right now?
The UV index in Birmingham, Alabama is 0.4 — categorised as Low. You can step out without sun protection.
Is it safe to go outside in Birmingham today?
Yes — UV is low (0.4) in Birmingham right now. You can step out without sun protection.
How long does it take to get sunburn in Birmingham?
Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 8 hr 20 min at the current UV index of 0.4 in Birmingham. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
What does the heat feel like in Birmingham today?
Air temperature is 18°C with 95% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 18°C — comfortable.
When is the safest time to step outside in Birmingham?
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 Birmingham, especially through summer.
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