Today Ultraviolet Index in Cairns
UV Alert
( UV > 3 )
MAX UV
UV Index
Description and Recommended Protection
0-2
Low danger to the average person. Wear sunglasses.
3–5
Moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen, cover the body with clothing and a hat.
6–7
High risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen having 15 or higher, cover the body with sun protective clothing and a wide-brim hat.
8–10
Very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen having SPF 30 or higher, but take extra care — unprotected skin can burn quickly.
11+
Extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen SPF 30 or higher, cover the body with a long-sleeve shirt and pants, wear a broad hat or stay under shade. Unprotected skin can burn very quickly.
3 Days Cairns Hourly Forecast
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14 Days Cairns
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1 Month Cairns
Night
Day
Tuesday
11 August
+17
cloudy
+24
clear sky
Wednesday
12 August
+20
cloudy
+25
clear sky
Thursday
13 August
+21
cloudy
+25
cloudy
Friday
14 August
+20
mostly clear
+24
cloudy
Saturday
15 August
+20
clear sky
+25
clear sky
Sunday
16 August
+21
mostly clear, light rain
+25
clear sky
Monday
17 August
+20
mostly clear
+24
mostly clear
Tuesday
18 August
+20
clear sky
+24
clear sky
Wednesday
19 August
+19
clear sky
+24
clear sky
Thursday
20 August
+20
clear sky
+24
cloudy, light rain
Friday
21 August
+21
mostly clear, light rain
+24
mostly clear, light rain
Saturday
22 August
+21
cloudy, showers
+24
cloudy, light rain
Sunday
23 August
+22
mostly clear, light rain
+25
clear sky
Monday
24 August
+22
cloudy
+24
mostly clear
