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Real-time solar radiation monitoring

Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Timaru

Canterbury, New Zealand • Local time: 11:29

Live UV Index
11:00
0.3
Low
Peak 0.4 at 13:00

Temp

9.8°C
Light Rain

Status

Light Rain

Max

10.3°C

Next 3 Hours

0.3
12:00
0.4
13:00
0.3
14:00

Humidity

91%

Cloud

100%

Wind Spd

5.3km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Timaru · Peak 0.4 at 13:00

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0.3
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0.3
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0.4
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0.3
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0.2
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Sunburn time at UV 0.3

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

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

5h 33m

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

-44.3937, 171.1792 · Elev. 80 m · Pacific/Auckland

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Today's UV outlook for Timaru

Today's forecast for Timaru peaks at UV 0.4 around 13:00. The live reading is UV 0.3 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 Canterbury, or read practical planning notes in the blog .