When does Wondecla need sun protection?

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

Does Wondecla need sun protection in winter?

Usually yes. At 17.4°S, winter middays in Wondecla 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.

Can you burn on a cool day in Wondecla?

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

Wondecla sits in Queensland high country at 17.4°S, where thinner air lets more UV through than the cool temperature suggests. Summer middays typically reach 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 Wondecla

Peak UV, temperature and conditions for Wondecla. 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 high-country day in Wondecla can still sit at protection levels. Why you burn on cloudy days.

When Wondecla needs sun protection

Sun protection is needed in Wondecla every day of the year. Altitude lets more UV through; a cool lookout is still protection weather when the index is 3 or above.

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 Queensland

Cancer Council Queensland: Prevention and support in the state with Australia's highest skin-cancer rates.

Frequently asked questions

When does Wondecla need sun protection?: Whenever the UV index is 3 or above. In Wondecla that is every day of the year. SunSmart and ARPANSA use the same rule Australia-wide.
Does Wondecla need sun protection in winter?: Usually yes. At 17.4°S, winter middays in Wondecla 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.
Can you burn on a cool day in Wondecla?: Yes. UV is not heat. A cool, windy or lightly cloudy day in Wondecla 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.