When does Lighthouse Pt need sun protection?

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

Does Lighthouse Pt need sun protection in winter?

Usually yes. At 26.3°N, winter middays in Lighthouse Pt still commonly reach UV 3 or higher. Check today's live reading on this page before a long lunch outside.

Can you burn on a cool day in Lighthouse Pt?

Yes. UV is not heat. A cool, windy or lightly cloudy day in Lighthouse Pt 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.

UV index in Lighthouse Pt today

Inland Lighthouse Pt (FL) is 26.3° south. Without sea haze, January UV commonly runs 11–13 (extreme), and a cool morning is no reason to skip sunscreen. 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 Lighthouse Pt

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

When Lighthouse Pt needs sun protection

Sun protection is needed in Lighthouse Pt most of the year, including many winter middays. 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 Lighthouse Pt need sun protection?: Whenever the UV index is 3 or above. In Lighthouse Pt that is most of the year, including many winter middays. The EPA Sun Safety action steps apply at the same threshold used worldwide.
Does Lighthouse Pt need sun protection in winter?: Usually yes. At 26.3°N, winter middays in Lighthouse Pt still commonly reach UV 3 or higher. Check today's live reading on this page before a long lunch outside.
Can you burn on a cool day in Lighthouse Pt?: Yes. UV is not heat. A cool, windy or lightly cloudy day in Lighthouse Pt 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.