Does Tompkins Cross Roads need sun protection in winter?

Not every day. Midwinter middays in Tompkins Cross Roads often sit below UV 3, but clear late-winter and early-spring days cross the threshold before summer fully arrives. Check the live index.

Can you burn on a cool day in Tompkins Cross Roads?

Yes. UV is not heat. A cool, windy or lightly cloudy day in Tompkins Cross Roads 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 Tompkins Cross Roads today

Tompkins Cross Roads is an inland South Carolina suburb at 33.9°S. Typical summer peaks of 10–12 (very high to extreme) arrive whether the day feels scorching or merely mild. This is warm-temperate America: a long protection season from spring through fall, with clear winter days that can still burn.

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

Today and tomorrow in Tompkins Cross Roads

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

When Tompkins Cross Roads needs sun protection

Sun protection is needed in Tompkins Cross Roads typically from April through October, and any other day UV reaches 3. 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 Tompkins Cross Roads need sun protection?: Whenever the UV index is 3 or above. In Tompkins Cross Roads that is typically from April through October, and any other day UV reaches 3. The EPA Sun Safety action steps apply at the same threshold used worldwide.
Does Tompkins Cross Roads need sun protection in winter?: Not every day. Midwinter middays in Tompkins Cross Roads often sit below UV 3, but clear late-winter and early-spring days cross the threshold before summer fully arrives. Check the live index.
Can you burn on a cool day in Tompkins Cross Roads?: Yes. UV is not heat. A cool, windy or lightly cloudy day in Tompkins Cross Roads 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.