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Carlsbad, California, United States
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Carlsbad

California, United States • Local time: 18:21

Live UV Index
18:00
2.1
Low
Peak 8.0 at 13:00

Temp

23.1°C
Partly Cloudy

Status

Partly Cloudy

Max

26.4°C

Next 3 Hours

0.7
19:00
0.1
20:00
0.0
21:00

Humidity

90%

Cloud

55%

Wind Spd

6.5km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Carlsbad · Peak 8.0 at 13:00

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0.1
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2.6
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4.5
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6.1
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7.4
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8.0
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7.1
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5.7
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2.1
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0.7
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0.1
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Sunburn Time & SPF

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Location Map

33.1752, -117.3675 · Elev. 12 m · America/Los_Angeles

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Live UV Index in Carlsbad

This page shows the live UV index for Carlsbad, California, United States. Use the current reading, today's peak estimate, and the all-day hourly forecast to plan outdoor time and sun protection in Carlsbad.

UV intensity can change quickly around midday. Check the peak time and hourly bars for Carlsbad before long outdoor activities, and increase protection when the index moves into High or above.

Planning Outdoor Time in Carlsbad

Pair the live UV index with temperature, cloud cover, and wind to judge comfort and exposure risk. Even on cooler or breezy days, high UV can still cause skin damage.

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