When does Enchanted Lake need sun protection?

Whenever the UV index is 3 or above. In Enchanted Lake that is every day of the year. The EPA Sun Safety action steps apply at the same threshold used worldwide.

Does Enchanted Lake need sun protection in winter?

Usually yes. At 21.4°N, winter middays in Enchanted Lake 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 Enchanted Lake?

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 Enchanted Lake today

Enchanted Lake sits on the water in Hawaii at 21.4°S. Lake glare works like a beach: UV from above and off the surface, with summer middays typically 11–13 (extreme). This is tropical latitude: the UV index stays high on most days and does not take a winter off.

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

Today and tomorrow in Enchanted Lake

Peak UV, temperature and conditions for Enchanted Lake. 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 Enchanted Lake can still sit at protection levels. Why you burn on cloudy days.

When Enchanted Lake needs sun protection

Sun protection is needed in Enchanted Lake every day of the year. 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 Enchanted Lake need sun protection?: Whenever the UV index is 3 or above. In Enchanted Lake that is every day of the year. The EPA Sun Safety action steps apply at the same threshold used worldwide.
Does Enchanted Lake need sun protection in winter?: Usually yes. At 21.4°N, winter middays in Enchanted Lake 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 Enchanted Lake?: 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.