Des Moines, Iowa

Low

1.9

UV Index · Now

Step out.

You can step out without sun protection.

Unprotected

1 hr 45 min

until skin starts to burn.

With SPF 30

52 hr 38 min

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

HeatComfortable

Air

13°

Feels like

13°

Humidity

58%

Questions about Des Moines today

What is the UV index in Des Moines right now?
The UV index in Des Moines, Iowa is 1.9 — categorised as Low. You can step out without sun protection.
Is it safe to go outside in Des Moines today?
Yes — UV is low (1.9) in Des Moines right now. You can step out without sun protection.
How long does it take to get sunburn in Des Moines?
Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 1 hr 45 min at the current UV index of 1.9 in Des Moines. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
What does the heat feel like in Des Moines today?
Air temperature is 13°C with 58% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 13°C — comfortable.
When is the safest time to step outside in Des Moines?
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 Des Moines, especially through summer.
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