Santa Monica, California

High

6.3

UV Index · Now

Cover up.

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

Unprotected

32 min

until skin starts to burn.

With SPF 30

15 hr 52 min

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

HeatComfortable

Air

18°

Feels like

18°

Humidity

74%

Questions about Santa Monica today

What is the UV index in Santa Monica right now?
The UV index in Santa Monica, California is 6.3 — categorised as High. Wear long sleeves, SPF 30+, and seek shade midday.
Is it safe to go outside in Santa Monica today?
Caution — UV is high (6.3) in Santa Monica. 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 Santa Monica?
Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 32 min at the current UV index of 6.3 in Santa Monica. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
What does the heat feel like in Santa Monica today?
Air temperature is 18°C with 74% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 18°C — comfortable.
When is the safest time to step outside in Santa Monica?
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 Santa Monica, especially through summer.
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