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    UV Index Australia

    Live UV levels and sun-protection forecasts for every Australian capital

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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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    UV index by state & territory

    Live UV readings, 7-day forecasts and regional cities for every Australian state and territory.

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    UV index by regional city

    Live UV readings for major regional centres across Australia. Tap a city for its 7-day UV forecast and local sun-protection advice.

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    The UV index in Australia regularly reaches extreme levels (11+) across most of the country, driving the highest skin-cancer rates in the world. This page shows the live UV index for every Australian capital and major regional city, plus today's peak, SunSmart protection times and a 7-day UV forecast for your area. UV readings refresh hourly from Open-Meteo with reference guidance from ARPANSA and Cancer Council Australia.

    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.

    When does the UV index peak in Australia?

    UV radiation peaks around solar noon — roughly 12pm–1pm local time, shifting later under daylight saving. Across most of Australia the index reaches its annual maximum between November and February, with northern cities such as Darwin and Cairns recording UV 11+ year-round. ARPANSA recommends sun protection whenever the index is 3 or higher, even on cool or cloudy days.

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    UV index data from Open-Meteo and reference guidance from ARPANSA and Cancer Council Australia.

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