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Live UV Index — Australian Capital Cities
Real-time UV index readings updated hourly for every Australian capital. Tap a city for the full 7-day UV forecast, sun-protection times and local advice.
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Browse UV forecast by city
The UV forecast for Australia below combines live observations with a 7-day outlook for every capital city. Pick your city to see hourly UV through the week, daily peak, and the time window when sun protection is required.
UV Index Scale & Sun Protection
Low (0–2)
No protection required
Moderate (3–5)
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
High (6–7)
Protection essential, seek shade midday
Very High (8–10)
Extra protection, avoid sun 10am–4pm
Extreme (11+)
Stay indoors when possible
Scale follows the WHO/ARPANSA Global Solar UV Index. Source: ARPANSA & Cancer Council Australia.
UV Index — Frequently Asked Questions
Forecast data: Open-Meteo daily UV index max model. Reference: ARPANSA, Cancer Council Australia, Bureau of Meteorology.