Sandakan, Sabah

Low

0.2

UV Index · Now

Step out.

You can step out without sun protection.

Unprotected

16 hr 40 min

until skin starts to burn.

With SPF 30

500 hr

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

HeatComfortable

Air

27°

Feels like

27°

Humidity

87%

Questions about Sandakan today

What is the UV index in Sandakan right now?
The UV index in Sandakan, Sabah is 0.2 — categorised as Low. You can step out without sun protection.
Is it safe to go outside in Sandakan today?
Yes — UV is low (0.2) in Sandakan right now. You can step out without sun protection.
How long does it take to get sunburn in Sandakan?
Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 16 hr 40 min at the current UV index of 0.2 in Sandakan. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
What does the heat feel like in Sandakan today?
Air temperature is 27°C with 87% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 27°C — comfortable.
When is the safest time to step outside in Sandakan?
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 Sandakan, especially through summer.
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