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Real-time solar radiation monitoring

Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa

Benoni

Gauteng, South Africa • Local time: 15:26

Live UV Index
15:00
1.3
Low
Peak 8.0 at 12:00

Temp

18.9°C
Cloudy

Status

Cloudy

Max

19.2°C

Next 3 Hours

3.1
16:00
1.8
17:00
0.3
18:00

Humidity

55%

Cloud

100%

Wind Spd

5.1km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Benoni · Peak 8.0 at 12:00

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01
02
03
04
05
06
0.3
07
1.8
08
3.8
09
5.5
10
7.3
11
8.0
12
4.5
13
1.1
14
1.3
15
3.1
16
1.8
17
0.3
18
19
20
21
22
23

Sunburn time at UV 1.3

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

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

1h 20m

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

-26.1863, 28.3224 · Elev. 1637 m · Africa/Johannesburg

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Today's UV outlook for Benoni

Today's forecast for Benoni peaks at UV 8.0 around 12:00. The hourly outlook shows 6 hours at moderate or above (UV 3+), 2 hours at high or above (UV 6+). The live reading is UV 1.3 right now.

Benoni sits at about 1637 m elevation. Thinner air at altitude can add roughly 16% UV compared with sea level at the same latitude—cool mountain air is not a low-UV signal.

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 Gauteng, or read practical planning notes in the blog .