Does West Lake Hills need sun protection in winter?

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

Does the water make UV worse in West Lake Hills?

It can. The lake surface 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 West Lake Hills today

West Lake Hills is a Texas lake suburb at 30.3°S. Typical summer peaks of 10–12 (very high to extreme) feel milder in a lake breeze, but the index does not drop with the temperature. 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 West Lake Hills

Peak UV, temperature and conditions for West Lake Hills. 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 lakeside day in West Lake Hills can still sit at protection levels. Why you burn on cloudy days.

When West Lake Hills needs sun protection

Sun protection is needed in West Lake Hills typically from April through October, and any other day UV reaches 3. Lake glare adds a second dose on top of the sky reading, the same way a beach does.

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 West Lake Hills need sun protection?: Whenever the UV index is 3 or above. In West Lake Hills 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 West Lake Hills need sun protection in winter?: Not every day. Midwinter middays in West Lake Hills often sit below UV 3, but clear late-winter and early-spring days cross the threshold before summer fully arrives. Check the live index.
Does the water make UV worse in West Lake Hills?: It can. The lake surface 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.