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Real-time solar radiation monitoring

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Cape Town

Western Cape, South Africa • Local time: 01:33

Live UV Index
01:00
0.0
Low
Peak 6.1 at 13:00

Temp

14.5°C
Mainly Clear

Status

Mainly Clear

Max

26.9°C

Next 3 Hours

0.0
02:00
0.0
03:00
0.0
04:00

Humidity

73%

Cloud

20%

Wind Spd

20.1km/h

"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Cape Town · Peak 6.1 at 13:00

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06
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0.3
08
1.4
09
3.0
10
4.5
11
5.6
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6.1
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6.0
14
5.1
15
3.8
16
2.2
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0.8
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0.1
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Sunburn time at UV 0.0

Estimate for Cape Town 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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Location Map

-33.9895, 18.4270 · Elev. 199 m · Africa/Johannesburg

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Today's UV outlook for Cape Town

Today's forecast for Cape Town peaks at UV 6.1 around 13:00. The hourly outlook shows 6 hours at moderate or above (UV 3+), 1 hour at high or above (UV 6+). The live reading is UV 0.0 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 Western Cape, or read practical planning notes in the blog .