Medicine Hat, Alberta
Moderate4.3
UV Index · Now
Hat & SPF.
A hat and SPF 30 are enough for most people.
Unprotected
47 min
until skin starts to burn.
With SPF 30
23 hr 15 min
Average unprotected skin. Lighter skin burns faster, darker skin slower.
HeatComfortable
Air
14°
Feels like
14°
Humidity
28%
Questions about Medicine Hat today
- What is the UV index in Medicine Hat right now?
- The UV index in Medicine Hat, Alberta is 4.3 — categorised as Moderate. A hat and SPF 30 are enough for most people.
- Is it safe to go outside in Medicine Hat today?
- Yes — UV is moderate (4.3) in Medicine Hat right now. A hat and SPF 30 are enough for most people.
- How long does it take to get sunburn in Medicine Hat?
- Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 47 min at the current UV index of 4.3 in Medicine Hat. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
- What does the heat feel like in Medicine Hat today?
- Air temperature is 14°C with 28% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 14°C — comfortable.
- When is the safest time to step outside in Medicine Hat?
- 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 Medicine Hat, especially through summer.