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Real-time solar radiation monitoring

Seattle, Washington, United States
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Seattle

Washington, United States • Local time: 05:35

Live UV Index
05:00
0.0
Low
Peak 1.6 at 14:00

Temp

6.4°C
Clear

Status

Clear

Max

12.7°C

Next 3 Hours

0.0
06:00
0.0
07:00
0.0
08:00

Humidity

77%

Cloud

1%

Wind Spd

5.8km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Seattle · Peak 1.6 at 14:00

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0.8
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Sunburn time at UV 0.0

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

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

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Type II · no sunscreen

Recommended

SPF 15+

UV is low, but fair skin still benefits from light protection for longer outings.

With SPF 15+

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Theoretical window — apply enough and reapply every 2 hours

Quick take: UV is effectively zero — burn risk from sunlight is minimal right now.

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47.5956, -122.3244 · Elev. 18 m · America/Los_Angeles

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Today's UV outlook for Seattle

Today's forecast for Seattle peaks at UV 1.6 around 14:00. The live reading is UV 0.0 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 Washington, or read practical planning notes in the blog .