Costa Mesa, California

High

6.3

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 45 min

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

HeatComfortable

Air

20°

Feels like

20°

Humidity

55%

Questions about Costa Mesa today

What is the UV index in Costa Mesa right now?
The UV index in Costa Mesa, California is 6.3 — categorised as High. Wear long sleeves, SPF 30+, and seek shade midday.
Is it safe to go outside in Costa Mesa today?
Caution — UV is high (6.3) in Costa Mesa. 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 Costa Mesa?
Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 31 min at the current UV index of 6.3 in Costa Mesa. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
What does the heat feel like in Costa Mesa today?
Air temperature is 20°C with 55% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 20°C — comfortable.
When is the safest time to step outside in Costa Mesa?
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 Costa Mesa, especially through summer.
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