Downtown DC, District of Columbia

Low

0.1

UV Index · Now

Step out.

You can step out without sun protection.

Unprotected

66 hr 40 min

until skin starts to burn.

With SPF 30

2000 hr

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

HeatComfortable

Air

16°

Feels like

16°

Humidity

64%

Questions about Downtown DC today

What is the UV index in Downtown DC right now?
The UV index in Downtown DC, District of Columbia is 0.1 — categorised as Low. You can step out without sun protection.
Is it safe to go outside in Downtown DC today?
Yes — UV is low (0.1) in Downtown DC right now. You can step out without sun protection.
How long does it take to get sunburn in Downtown DC?
Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 66 hr 40 min at the current UV index of 0.1 in Downtown DC. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
What does the heat feel like in Downtown DC today?
Air temperature is 16°C with 64% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 16°C — comfortable.
When is the safest time to step outside in Downtown DC?
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 Downtown DC, especially through summer.
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