Oakland, California

High

6.4

UV Index · Now

Cover up.

Wear long sleeves, SPF 30+, and seek shade midday.

Unprotected

31 min

until skin starts to burn.

With SPF 30

15 hr 37 min

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

HeatComfortable

Air

19°

Feels like

19°

Humidity

56%

Questions about Oakland today

What is the UV index in Oakland right now?
The UV index in Oakland, California is 6.4 — categorised as High. Wear long sleeves, SPF 30+, and seek shade midday.
Is it safe to go outside in Oakland today?
Caution — UV is high (6.4) in Oakland. 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 Oakland?
Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 31 min at the current UV index of 6.4 in Oakland. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
What does the heat feel like in Oakland today?
Air temperature is 19°C with 56% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 19°C — comfortable.
When is the safest time to step outside in Oakland?
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 Oakland, especially through summer.
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