Last updated: June 2, 2025
Understanding the UV Index is crucial for residents of Indian River Estates, where the warm Cfa climate provides plenty of sunshine but also significant exposure to harmful UV rays. Awareness of UV levels plays a vital role in sunburn prevention and overall skin health, helping you make informed decisions about outdoor activities. With midday UV readings soaring to 11 and 12—indicating a very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure—it's essential to stay vigilant and protect your skin. Embrace the sun, but do so responsibly!
The UV Index data for the day reveals a clear progression of solar intensity as the hours unfold. Starting the morning with low values of 1 at 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM, the index begins to rise significantly by 9:00 AM, reaching 3. The sun's potency peaks sharply at 12:00 PM with a staggering value of 11, indicating a high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. This intensity remains elevated at 12 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, before starting to decline as the afternoon turns to evening. By 3:00 PM, it falls to 10, and further decreases to 4 by 5:00 PM. As the sun sets, the UV Index tapers off to 2 at 6:00 PM and returns to 1 by 7:00 PM. It’s a day that strongly emphasizes the importance of sun safety during peak hours!
| Time | UVI | Category | Time to Burn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 1 | low | 45 min |
| 08:00 | 1 | low | 45 min |
| 09:00 | 3 | moderate | 30 min |
| 10:00 | 6 | high | 25 min |
| 11:00 | 9 | very high | 15 min |
| 12:00 | 11 | extreme | 10 min |
| 13:00 | 12 | extreme | 10 min |
| 14:00 | 12 | extreme | 10 min |
| 15:00 | 10 | very high | 15 min |
| 16:00 | 7 | high | 25 min |
| 17:00 | 4 | moderate | 30 min |
| 18:00 | 2 | low | 45 min |
| 19:00 | 1 | low | 45 min |
Throughout the year, UV exposure significantly fluctuates, with the highest risk months occurring from March through September, where the UV Index consistently reaches extreme levels of 10 to 12. Specifically, April to August presents the greatest danger with an unprecedented UV Index of 12, allowing only a mere 10 minutes before burning may occur. January and November pose moderate to high risks, while December offers the safest conditions with a reduced UV Index of 5. Residents and visitors are strongly advised to take precautionary measures during high-risk months, such as wearing sunscreen, protective clothing, and seeking shade to minimize UV exposure and reduce the risk of sunburn.
UV Risk Categories
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago UVI | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Brooklyn UVI | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| New York City UVI | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Los Angeles UVI | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Houston UVI | 5 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 |
| Indian River Estates | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 |