When does Ford Island need sun protection?

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

Does Ford Island need sun protection in winter?

Usually yes. At 21.3°N, winter middays in Ford Island 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 Ford Island?

It can. Sand and water 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 Ford Island today

Island Ford Island (HI) sits at 21.3°S. Open water lifts the UV dose on top of a sky reading that commonly hits 11–13 (extreme) in January. 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 Ford Island

Peak UV, temperature and conditions for Ford Island. 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 island day in Ford Island can still sit at protection levels. Why you burn on cloudy days.

When Ford Island needs sun protection

Sun protection is needed in Ford Island every day of the year. With water on more than one side, reflection is the default, not a beach-only problem.

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 Ford Island need sun protection?: Whenever the UV index is 3 or above. In Ford Island that is every day of the year. The EPA Sun Safety action steps apply at the same threshold used worldwide.
Does Ford Island need sun protection in winter?: Usually yes. At 21.3°N, winter middays in Ford Island 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 Ford Island?: It can. Sand and water 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.