Sacramento, California
Moderate4.2
UV Index · Now
Hat & SPF.
A hat and SPF 30 are enough for most people.
Unprotected
48 min
until skin starts to burn.
With SPF 30
23 hr 49 min
Average unprotected skin. Lighter skin burns faster, darker skin slower.
HeatComfortable
Air
23°
Feels like
23°
Humidity
36%
Questions about Sacramento today
- What is the UV index in Sacramento right now?
- The UV index in Sacramento, California is 4.2 — categorised as Moderate. A hat and SPF 30 are enough for most people.
- Is it safe to go outside in Sacramento today?
- Yes — UV is moderate (4.2) in Sacramento right now. A hat and SPF 30 are enough for most people.
- How long does it take to get sunburn in Sacramento?
- Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 48 min at the current UV index of 4.2 in Sacramento. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
- What does the heat feel like in Sacramento today?
- Air temperature is 23°C with 36% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 23°C — comfortable.
- When is the safest time to step outside in Sacramento?
- 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 Sacramento, especially through summer.
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