San Remo UV Index today

UV Index today

 

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Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the invisible killer that you can’t see or feel. UV radiation can be high even on cool and overcast days. This means you can’t rely on clear skies or high temperatures to determine when you need to protect yourself from the sun.

Exposure to UV radiation from the sun and other sources, such as solariums, is the major cause of  skin cancer in Australia has some of the highest levels of UV radiation in the world – in fact, UV radiation is strong enough to cause sunburn in as little as 11 minutes on a fine summer day.

The UV Index is a tool you can use to protect yourself from UV radiation. It tells you the times during the day that you need to be SunSmart.

The UV Index divides UV radiation levels into:

• low (1-2)
• moderate (3-5)
• high (6-7)
• very high (8-10)
• extreme (11 and above).

Please be aware of the dangers that UV radiation causes and remember to always wear a hat during the day and put on a high protection sunscreen to all exposed skin