Today's AccuWeather UV Index

About UV Index

The UV Index is a relative measure of the amount of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the Earth's surface at "solar noon" — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. It was created to help people determine the appropriate sun-protective measures to reduce their risk of sunburn, skin cancer and eye damage from the sun.

The following table shows your risk for sunburn on unprotected skin, based on the UV Index:

Sunburn Risk
UV Index	Risk Level	Minutes Until Sunburn
11+	Extreme	10
8 - 10	Very high	25
6 - 7	High	30
3 - 5	Moderate	45
1 - 2	Low	60+
*SPF = sun protection factor Information based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards.

[Page updated January 2013]

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