UV index in Central 14th Street / Wmata Northern Bus Barn today
Central 14th Street / Wmata Northern Bus Barn is an inland District of Columbia suburb at 38.9°S. Typical summer peaks of 8–10 (very high) arrive whether the day feels scorching or merely mild. This is cool-temperate America: summer UV still climbs into the very high band, and spring arrives before the weather feels hot.
Live reading · data by Open-Meteo · reference monitoring by ARPANSA
Today and tomorrow in Central 14th Street / Wmata Northern Bus Barn
Peak UV, temperature and conditions for Central 14th Street / Wmata Northern Bus Barn. Tomorrow’s peak is the number to plan around if you’re heading out in the middle of the day.
Weather conditions right now
Cloud and rain cut heat more than they cut UV. A partly cloudy day in Central 14th Street / Wmata Northern Bus Barn can still sit at protection levels. Why you burn on cloudy days.
When Central 14th Street / Wmata Northern Bus Barn needs sun protection
Sun protection is needed in Central 14th Street / Wmata Northern Bus Barn typically from May through September, and any clear spring or fall day UV reaches 3. Inland heat or a cool change does not change the UV index; go by the number, not how the day feels.
The threshold, per SunSmart and ARPANSA: whenever UV reaches 3 or above, Slip on covering clothing, Slop on SPF 50+ sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade and Slide on sunglasses. Read the full sun safety guide.
The UV scale at a glance
- 0–2Low
- 3–5Moderate
- 6–7High
- 8–10Very high
- 11+Extreme
Frequently asked questions
- When does Central 14th Street / Wmata Northern Bus Barn need sun protection?
- Whenever the UV index is 3 or above. In Central 14th Street / Wmata Northern Bus Barn that is typically from May through September, and any clear spring or fall day UV reaches 3. The EPA Sun Safety action steps apply at the same threshold used worldwide.
- Does Central 14th Street / Wmata Northern Bus Barn need sun protection in winter?
- Not every day. Midwinter middays in Central 14th Street / Wmata Northern Bus Barn often sit below UV 3, but clear late-winter and early-spring days cross the threshold before summer fully arrives. Check the live index.
- Can you burn on a cool day in Central 14th Street / Wmata Northern Bus Barn?
- Yes. UV is not heat. A cool, windy or lightly cloudy day in Central 14th Street / Wmata Northern Bus Barn can still sit at UV 3 or above, especially from spring through autumn. Temperature on this page is for context only; the UV number is what decides protection.