Melbourne, Victoria
Moderate4.0
UV Index · Now
Hat & SPF.
A hat and SPF 30 are enough for most people.
Unprotected
51 min
until skin starts to burn.
With SPF 30
25 hr 19 min
Average unprotected skin. Lighter skin burns faster, darker skin slower.
HeatComfortable
Air
18°
Feels like
18°
Humidity
69%
Questions about Melbourne today
- What is the UV index in Melbourne right now?
- The UV index in Melbourne, Victoria is 4.0 — categorised as Moderate. A hat and SPF 30 are enough for most people.
- Is it safe to go outside in Melbourne today?
- Yes — UV is moderate (4.0) in Melbourne right now. A hat and SPF 30 are enough for most people.
- How long does it take to get sunburn in Melbourne?
- Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 51 min at the current UV index of 4.0 in Melbourne. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
- What does the heat feel like in Melbourne today?
- Air temperature is 18°C with 69% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 18°C — comfortable.
- When is the safest time to step outside in Melbourne?
- 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 Melbourne, especially through summer.
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