Nanaimo, British Columbia

Low

0.8

UV Index · Now

Step out.

You can step out without sun protection.

Unprotected

3 hr 55 min

until skin starts to burn.

With SPF 30

117 hr 39 min

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

HeatComfortable

Air

14°

Feels like

14°

Humidity

73%

Questions about Nanaimo today

What is the UV index in Nanaimo right now?
The UV index in Nanaimo, British Columbia is 0.8 — categorised as Low. You can step out without sun protection.
Is it safe to go outside in Nanaimo today?
Yes — UV is low (0.8) in Nanaimo right now. You can step out without sun protection.
How long does it take to get sunburn in Nanaimo?
Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 3 hr 55 min at the current UV index of 0.8 in Nanaimo. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
What does the heat feel like in Nanaimo today?
Air temperature is 14°C with 73% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 14°C — comfortable.
When is the safest time to step outside in Nanaimo?
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 Nanaimo, especially through summer.
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