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Rowlett, Texas, United States
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Rowlett

Texas, United States • Local time: 18:31

Live UV Index
18:00
2.0
Low
Peak 7.2 at 13:00

Temp

33.9°C
Mainly Sunny

Status

Mainly Sunny

Max

35.8°C

Next 3 Hours

0.8
19:00
0.1
20:00
0.0
21:00

Humidity

46%

Cloud

41%

Wind Spd

18.4km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Rowlett · Peak 7.2 at 13:00

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0.2
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1.3
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2.9
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4.7
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6.2
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7.0
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5.7
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1.9
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4.3
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2.0
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0.8
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Sunburn time at UV 2.0

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

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

50 min

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: Moderate unprotected window — still use SPF for midday outdoor time.

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Location Map

32.8906, -96.5788 · Elev. 149 m · America/Chicago

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Today's UV outlook for Rowlett

Today's forecast for Rowlett peaks at UV 7.2 around 13:00. The hourly outlook shows 6 hours at moderate or above (UV 3+), 3 hours at high or above (UV 6+). The live reading is UV 2.0 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 Texas, or read practical planning notes in the blog .