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Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Columbus

Ohio, United States • Local time: 18:57

Live UV Index
18:00
1.3
Low
Peak 6.3 at 14:00

Temp

27.0°C
Partly Cloudy

Status

Partly Cloudy

Max

27.5°C

Next 3 Hours

0.7
19:00
0.2
20:00
0.0
21:00

Humidity

77%

Cloud

79%

Wind Spd

8.8km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Columbus · Peak 6.3 at 14:00

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0.1
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0.9
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1.6
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3.5
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3.4
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5.5
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6.3
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6.1
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4.9
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3.5
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1.3
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0.7
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0.2
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Sunburn time at UV 1.3

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

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

1h 17m

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

39.9684, -82.9835 · Elev. 239 m · America/New_York

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Today's UV outlook for Columbus

Today's forecast for Columbus peaks at UV 6.3 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 1.3 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 Ohio, or read practical planning notes in the blog .