Lae, Morobe Province

High

7.9

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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