When does East Lake-Orient Park need sun protection?

Whenever the UV index is 3 or above. In East Lake-Orient Park that is most of the year, including many winter middays. The EPA Sun Safety action steps apply at the same threshold used worldwide.

Does East Lake-Orient Park need sun protection in winter?

Usually yes. At 28.0°N, winter middays in East Lake-Orient Park still commonly reach UV 3 or higher. Check today's live reading on this page before a long lunch outside.

Does the water make UV worse in East Lake-Orient Park?

It can. The lake surface reflect ultraviolet, so skin that is not covered (including under the chin and on the tops of feet) picks up extra dose on top of the direct sun. The live UV index on this page is the sky reading; reflection is on top of that.

UV index in East Lake-Orient Park today

East Lake-Orient Park sits on the water in Florida at 28.0°S. Lake glare works like a beach: UV from above and off the surface, with summer middays typically 11–13 (extreme). This is subtropical sun: protection weather for much of the year, with winter middays that still often reach 3 or more.

Live reading · data by Open-Meteo · reference monitoring by ARPANSA

Today and tomorrow in East Lake-Orient Park

Peak UV, temperature and conditions for East Lake-Orient Park. 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 lakeside day in East Lake-Orient Park can still sit at protection levels. Why you burn on cloudy days.

When East Lake-Orient Park needs sun protection

Sun protection is needed in East Lake-Orient Park most of the year, including many winter middays. Lake glare adds a second dose on top of the sky reading, the same way a beach does.

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 East Lake-Orient Park need sun protection?: Whenever the UV index is 3 or above. In East Lake-Orient Park that is most of the year, including many winter middays. The EPA Sun Safety action steps apply at the same threshold used worldwide.
Does East Lake-Orient Park need sun protection in winter?: Usually yes. At 28.0°N, winter middays in East Lake-Orient Park still commonly reach UV 3 or higher. Check today's live reading on this page before a long lunch outside.
Does the water make UV worse in East Lake-Orient Park?: It can. The lake surface reflect ultraviolet, so skin that is not covered (including under the chin and on the tops of feet) picks up extra dose on top of the direct sun. The live UV index on this page is the sky reading; reflection is on top of that.