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Natal-durban, Kwazulu, South Africa
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Natal-durban

Kwazulu, South Africa • Local time: 18:09

Live UV Index
18:00
0.1
Low
Peak 6.8 at 12:00

Temp

20.4°C
Light Drizzle

Status

Light Drizzle

Max

24.0°C

Next 3 Hours

0.0
19:00
0.0
20:00
0.0
21:00

Humidity

89%

Cloud

83%

Wind Spd

11.6km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Natal-durban · Peak 6.8 at 12:00

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0.3
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1.4
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3.1
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4.8
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6.2
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6.8
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6.7
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5.9
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4.5
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2.8
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1.1
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0.1
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Sunburn time at UV 0.1

Estimate for Natal-durban based on your skin type. Estimates only — not medical advice.

Skin type (Fitzpatrick)

Unprotected

12+ hours

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

-29.8418, 30.9767 · Elev. 104 m · Africa/Johannesburg

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Today's UV outlook for Natal-durban

Today's forecast for Natal-durban peaks at UV 6.8 around 12:00. The hourly outlook shows 7 hours at moderate or above (UV 3+), 3 hours at high or above (UV 6+). The live reading is UV 0.1 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 Kwazulu, or read practical planning notes in the blog .