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Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt
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Hurghada

Red Sea, Egypt • Local time: 18:30

Live UV Index
18:00
1.4
Low
Peak 7.3 at 13:00

Temp

33.5°C
Sunny

Status

Sunny

Max

34.3°C

Next 3 Hours

0.3
19:00
0.0
20:00
0.0
21:00

Humidity

36%

Cloud

0%

Wind Spd

27km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Hurghada · Peak 7.3 at 13:00

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0.1
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0.8
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2.1
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3.9
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5.6
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6.8
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7.3
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6.2
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4.7
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3.0
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1.4
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0.3
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Sunburn time at UV 1.4

Estimate for Hurghada based on your skin type. Estimates only — not medical advice.

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

1h 14m

Type II · no sunscreen

Recommended

SPF 15+

UV is low, but fair skin still benefits from light protection for longer outings.

With SPF 15+

12+ hours

Theoretical window — apply enough and reapply every 2 hours

Quick take: Longer unprotected window, but cumulative UV still adds up.

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Location Map

27.2408, 33.8127 · Elev. 8 m · Africa/Cairo

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Today's UV outlook for Hurghada

Today's forecast for Hurghada peaks at UV 7.3 around 13:00. The hourly outlook shows 7 hours at moderate or above (UV 3+), 4 hours at high or above (UV 6+). The live reading is UV 1.4 right now.

Peak UV reaches the high band today. Plan longer outdoor sessions earlier or later if you can, and use the calculator below to see how long unprotected skin may last at the current reading.

Compare with other cities in Red Sea, or read practical planning notes in the blog .