When does Prince Regent River need sun protection?

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

Does Prince Regent River need sun protection in winter?

Usually yes. At 15.7°S, winter middays in Prince Regent River 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 Prince Regent River?

It can. The river 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 Prince Regent River today

River Prince Regent River (WA) is 15.7° south. Time on the water reflects ultraviolet back up, and January skies commonly run 12–14 (extreme). This is tropical Australia: the UV index is extreme on most days and does not take a winter off.

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

Today and tomorrow in Prince Regent River

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

When Prince Regent River needs sun protection

Sun protection is needed in Prince Regent River every day of the year. Time on the river reflects UV back up, so banks and boats need the same cover as a beach day.

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 Western Australia

Cancer Council WA: West Australian sun-safety campaigns and SunSmart schools.

Frequently asked questions

When does Prince Regent River need sun protection?: Whenever the UV index is 3 or above. In Prince Regent River that is every day of the year. SunSmart and ARPANSA use the same rule Australia-wide.
Does Prince Regent River need sun protection in winter?: Usually yes. At 15.7°S, winter middays in Prince Regent River 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 Prince Regent River?: It can. The river 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.