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Real-time solar radiation monitoring

Maidstone, England, United Kingdom
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Maidstone

England, United Kingdom • Local time: 15:07

Live UV Index
15:00
1.4
Low
Peak 2.9 at 13:00

Temp

22.7°C
Cloudy

Status

Cloudy

Max

23.4°C

Next 3 Hours

0.8
16:00
0.4
17:00
0.1
18:00

Humidity

73%

Cloud

82%

Wind Spd

15.5km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Maidstone · Peak 2.9 at 13:00

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1.4
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0.8
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0.4
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Sunburn time at UV 1.4

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

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

1h 11m

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

51.2620, 0.5174 · Elev. 11 m · Europe/London

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Today's UV outlook for Maidstone

Today's forecast for Maidstone peaks at UV 2.9 around 13:00. The live reading is UV 1.4 right now.

UV stays low across today's forecast. Minimal sun protection is needed for most people, though reflective surfaces like snow or water can still add exposure.

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