What UV level is safe?
What UV level is safe?
What UV level is safe?
Radiation: The ultraviolet (UV) index
| UV index | Action |
|---|---|
| 0 to 2 | You can safely enjoy being outside! |
| 3 to 7 | Seek shade during midday hours! Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on hat! |
| 8 | Avoid being outside during midday hours! Make sure you seek shade! Shirt, sunscreen and hat are a must! |
Where is the highest UV in Australia?
Today in Sydney, the UV index rating is 13. Yesterday, Sydney peaked at 13.7 while Brisbane reached a whopping 15.9. Dr Stuart Henderson, Assistant Director, Electromagnetic Radiation and Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure Assessment at ARPANSA, said Australia is an outlier when it comes to UV danger.
What is the ideal UV index for tanning?
TABLE 1. MINUTES OF SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE FOR SUFFICIENT VITAMIN D
| SKIN REACTION TO SUNLIGHT | UV Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 | 6-7 | |
| Skin type III: Occasionally burn, slowly tan | 20-30 min. | 15-20 min. |
| Skin type IV: Rarely burn, rapidly tan | 30-40 min. | 20-30 min. |
| Skin type V & VI: Very rarely burn, always dark | 40-60 min. | 30-40 min. |
Why is the UV index so high in Australia?
During summer, the Earth’s orbit brings Australia closer to the sun (as compared to Europe during its summer), resulting in an additional 7% solar UV intensity. Coupled with our clearer atmospheric conditions, this means that Australians are exposed to up to 15% more UV than Europeans.
Is 11 UV Index bad?
Protection against skin and eye damage is needed. 8 to 10 means very high risk. A UV Index reading of 11 or more means extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes.
How bad is UV in Australia?
The UV Index at solar noon is generally in the range 0-12 and values above 11 are considered extreme. In Australia, peak daily values in summer are regularly in excess of 12-14, and can reach 16-17 at more northern latitudes. When the forecast UV Index is ≥3, sun protection is required.
Is UV Index 9 good for tanning?
Your skin needs both UVA and UVB light to tan. Moderate includes UV index ranges from an index of 3 to 5, vs. high which is 6-7, very high which is 8-10 and extreme which is 11+.
Can I tan in UV 4?
type III – medium skin, tans easily after an initial burn. type IV – light brown skin, tans very easily, burns minimally. type V – dark brown skin, tans darkly, burns very rarely. type VI – black skin, always darkens, never burns.
Is the sun stronger in Australia?
The elliptical orbit of the Earth places the Southern Hemisphere closer to the sun during its summer months than the Northern Hemisphere during its summer. This means that the summer sun in Australia is 7 to 10 percent stronger than similar latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere.
Is UV Index 10 high?
A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 means very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. If outdoors, seek shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.