Lae, Morobe Province
High7.9
UV Index · Now
Cover up.
Wear long sleeves, SPF 30+, and seek shade midday.
Unprotected
25 min
until skin starts to burn.
With SPF 30
12 hr 39 min
Average unprotected skin. Lighter skin burns faster, darker skin slower.
HeatComfortable
Air
27°
Feels like
27°
Humidity
83%
Questions about Lae today
- What is the UV index in Lae right now?
- The UV index in Lae, Morobe Province is 7.9 — categorised as High. Wear long sleeves, SPF 30+, and seek shade midday.
- Is it safe to go outside in Lae today?
- Caution — UV is high (7.9) in Lae. 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 Lae?
- Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 25 min at the current UV index of 7.9 in Lae. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
- What does the heat feel like in Lae today?
- Air temperature is 27°C with 83% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 27°C — comfortable.
- When is the safest time to step outside in Lae?
- 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 Lae, especially through summer.
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