When does Pirlangimpi need sun protection?

Whenever the UV index is 3 or above. In Pirlangimpi that is every day of the year. SunSmart and ARPANSA use the same rule Australia-wide.

Does Pirlangimpi need sun protection in winter?

Usually yes. At 11.4°S, winter middays in Pirlangimpi still commonly reach UV 3 or higher, the SunSmart threshold for Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide. Check today's live reading on this page before a long lunch outside.

Does the water make UV worse in Pirlangimpi?

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 Pirlangimpi today

Island Pirlangimpi (NT) sits at 11.4°S. Open water lifts the UV dose on top of a sky reading that commonly hits 12–14 (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 Pirlangimpi

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

When Pirlangimpi needs sun protection

Sun protection is needed in Pirlangimpi 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

Local support in Northern Territory

Cancer Council NT: Prevention and support for the Top End, where UV stays extreme year-round.

Frequently asked questions

When does Pirlangimpi need sun protection?: Whenever the UV index is 3 or above. In Pirlangimpi that is every day of the year. SunSmart and ARPANSA use the same rule Australia-wide.
Does Pirlangimpi need sun protection in winter?: Usually yes. At 11.4°S, winter middays in Pirlangimpi still commonly reach UV 3 or higher, the SunSmart threshold for Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide. Check today's live reading on this page before a long lunch outside.
Does the water make UV worse in Pirlangimpi?: 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.