Sydney, New South Wales
Low1.4
UV Index · Now
Step out.
You can step out without sun protection.
Unprotected
2 hr 28 min
until skin starts to burn.
With SPF 30
74 hr 4 min
Average unprotected skin. Lighter skin burns faster, darker skin slower.
HeatComfortable
Air
15°
Feels like
15°
Humidity
82%
Questions about Sydney today
- What is the UV index in Sydney right now?
- The UV index in Sydney, New South Wales is 1.4 — categorised as Low. You can step out without sun protection.
- Is it safe to go outside in Sydney today?
- Yes — UV is low (1.4) in Sydney right now. You can step out without sun protection.
- How long does it take to get sunburn in Sydney?
- Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 2 hr 28 min at the current UV index of 1.4 in Sydney. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
- What does the heat feel like in Sydney today?
- Air temperature is 15°C with 82% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 15°C — comfortable.
- When is the safest time to step outside in Sydney?
- 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 Sydney, especially through summer.
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