Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui
Low2.6
UV Index · Now
Step out.
You can step out without sun protection.
Unprotected
1 hr 15 min
until skin starts to burn.
With SPF 30
37 hr 44 min
Average unprotected skin. Lighter skin burns faster, darker skin slower.
HeatComfortable
Air
15°
Feels like
15°
Humidity
86%
Questions about Palmerston North today
- What is the UV index in Palmerston North right now?
- The UV index in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui is 2.6 — categorised as Low. You can step out without sun protection.
- Is it safe to go outside in Palmerston North today?
- Yes — UV is low (2.6) in Palmerston North right now. You can step out without sun protection.
- How long does it take to get sunburn in Palmerston North?
- Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 1 hr 15 min at the current UV index of 2.6 in Palmerston North. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
- What does the heat feel like in Palmerston North today?
- Air temperature is 15°C with 86% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 15°C — comfortable.
- When is the safest time to step outside in Palmerston North?
- 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 Palmerston North, especially through summer.
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