Palm Desert, California

Moderate

4.0

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

29°

Feels like

29°

Humidity

15%

Questions about Palm Desert today

What is the UV index in Palm Desert right now?
The UV index in Palm Desert, California is 4.0 — categorised as Moderate. A hat and SPF 30 are enough for most people.
Is it safe to go outside in Palm Desert today?
Yes — UV is moderate (4.0) in Palm Desert right now. A hat and SPF 30 are enough for most people.
How long does it take to get sunburn in Palm Desert?
Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 51 min at the current UV index of 4.0 in Palm Desert. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
What does the heat feel like in Palm Desert today?
Air temperature is 29°C with 15% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 29°C — comfortable.
When is the safest time to step outside in Palm Desert?
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 Palm Desert, especially through summer.
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