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Real-time solar radiation monitoring

Rockford, Illinois, United States
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Rockford

Illinois, United States • Local time: 19:06

Live UV Index
19:00
0.4
Low
Peak 6.2 at 14:00

Temp

26.0°C
Sunny

Status

Sunny

Max

31.2°C

Next 3 Hours

0.0
20:00
0.0
21:00
0.0
22:00

Humidity

72%

Cloud

0%

Wind Spd

15.6km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Rockford · Peak 6.2 at 14:00

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0.4
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Sunburn time at UV 0.4

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

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

4h 10m

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

42.2836, -89.0903 · Elev. 237 m · America/Chicago

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Today's UV outlook for Rockford

Today's forecast for Rockford peaks at UV 6.2 around 14:00. The hourly outlook shows 7 hours at moderate or above (UV 3+), 2 hours at high or above (UV 6+). The live reading is UV 0.4 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 Illinois, or read practical planning notes in the blog .