When does Villages of Oriole need sun protection?

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

Does Villages of Oriole need sun protection in winter?

Usually yes. At 26.5°N, winter middays in Villages of Oriole 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 Villages of Oriole?

Yes. UV is not heat. A cool, windy or lightly cloudy day in Villages of Oriole 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 Villages of Oriole today

Villages of Oriole in Florida sits inland at 26.5°S, where dry air and fewer clouds often mean harsher UV than the temperature suggests. Summer middays typically reach 11–13 (extreme). 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 Villages of Oriole

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

When Villages of Oriole needs sun protection

Sun protection is needed in Villages of Oriole 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 Villages of Oriole need sun protection?: Whenever the UV index is 3 or above. In Villages of Oriole that is most of the year, including many winter middays. The EPA Sun Safety action steps apply at the same threshold used worldwide.
Does Villages of Oriole need sun protection in winter?: Usually yes. At 26.5°N, winter middays in Villages of Oriole 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 Villages of Oriole?: Yes. UV is not heat. A cool, windy or lightly cloudy day in Villages of Oriole 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.