Machala, El Oro

Low

1.4

UV Index · Now

Step out.

You can step out without sun protection.

Unprotected

2 hr 18 min

until skin starts to burn.

With SPF 30

68 hr 58 min

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

HeatComfortable

Air

28°

Feels like

31°

Humidity

73%

Questions about Machala today

What is the UV index in Machala right now?
The UV index in Machala, El Oro is 1.4 — categorised as Low. You can step out without sun protection.
Is it safe to go outside in Machala today?
Yes — UV is low (1.4) in Machala right now. You can step out without sun protection.
How long does it take to get sunburn in Machala?
Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 2 hr 18 min at the current UV index of 1.4 in Machala. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
What does the heat feel like in Machala today?
Air temperature is 28°C with 73% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 31°C — comfortable.
When is the safest time to step outside in Machala?
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 Machala, especially through summer.
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