We've added a UV Index Sensor to our station. Here are current results and what they mean.
Data is normally refreshed every 3-4 minutes.
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| UV Index |
Description |
Recommended Protection |
| 0–2 |
No danger to the average person |
Wear sunglasses on bright days; use sunscreen if there is snow on the ground, which reflects UV radiation, or if you have particularly fair skin. |
| 3–5 |
Little risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure |
Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen, cover the body with clothing and a hat, and seek shade around midday when the sun is most intense. |
| 6–7 |
High risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure |
Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen having SPF 15 or higher, cover the body with sun protective clothing and a wide-brim hat, and reduce time in the sun from two hours before to three hours after solar noon (roughly 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM during summer in zones that observe daylight saving time). |
| 8–10 |
Very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure |
Wear sunscreen, a shirt, sunglasses, and a hat. Do not stay out in the sun for too long. |
| 11+ |
Extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure |
Take all precautions, including: wear sunglasses and use sunscreen, cover the body with a long-sleeve shirt and trousers, wear a very broad hat, and avoid the sun from two hours before to three hours after solar noon. |
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