Townsville, Queensland

Low

0.9

UV Index · Now

Step out.

You can step out without sun protection.

Unprotected

3 hr 31 min

until skin starts to burn.

With SPF 30

105 hr 16 min

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

HeatComfortable

Air

23°

Feels like

23°

Humidity

71%

Questions about Townsville today

What is the UV index in Townsville right now?
The UV index in Townsville, Queensland is 0.9 — categorised as Low. You can step out without sun protection.
Is it safe to go outside in Townsville today?
Yes — UV is low (0.9) in Townsville right now. You can step out without sun protection.
How long does it take to get sunburn in Townsville?
Average unprotected skin starts to burn in roughly 3 hr 31 min at the current UV index of 0.9 in Townsville. SPF 30 multiplies that window by about 30×. Lighter skin burns faster; darker skin burns more slowly.
What does the heat feel like in Townsville today?
Air temperature is 23°C with 71% humidity, giving a "feels like" reading of 23°C — comfortable.
When is the safest time to step outside in Townsville?
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 Townsville, especially through summer.
← Use my location instead

Other cities in Australia

More in Australia

Data: Open-Meteo · Cities: GeoNames (CC-BY 4.0) · Updated Wed 6:30 PM · Refreshes every 30 minutes