Ellicott City, Maryland

Low

0.5

UV Index · Now

Step out.

You can step out without sun protection.

Unprotected

7 hr 24 min

until skin starts to burn.

With SPF 30

222 hr 13 min

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

HeatComfortable

Air

16°

Feels like

16°

Humidity

63%

Questions about Ellicott City today

What is the UV index in Ellicott City right now?
The UV index in Ellicott City, Maryland is 0.5 — categorised as Low. You can step out without sun protection.
Is it safe to go outside in Ellicott City today?
Yes — UV is low (0.5) in Ellicott City right now. You can step out without sun protection.
How long does it take to get sunburn in Ellicott City?
Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 7 hr 24 min at the current UV index of 0.5 in Ellicott City. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
What does the heat feel like in Ellicott City today?
Air temperature is 16°C with 63% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 16°C — comfortable.
When is the safest time to step outside in Ellicott City?
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 Ellicott City, especially through summer.
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