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UV index today
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Try 90210, 77002 or “Phoenix”.
UV index in big cities right now
New York4Los Angeles5Chicago3Houston6Phoenix5Miami6Denver4Seattle0Atlanta5Dallas5Honolulu8Las Vegas4
Peak UV index forecast for today. Source: U.S. EPA SunWise and the UV Index.
What the UV index means
The UV index runs from 0 upward. At 3 and above, sun protection is recommended. See the full UV index scale.
0–2
Low
Most people can be outside safely.
3–5
Moderate
Seek shade around midday, wear a hat and sunglasses, and use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher sunscreen on exposed skin..
6–7
High
Cut back on time in the sun between 10 a.m.
8–10
Very high
Unprotected skin and eyes can burn quickly.
11+
Extreme
Unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes.