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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: 12:14

Live UV Index
12:00
4.7
Moderate
Peak 5.7 at 13:00

Temp

20.0°C
Mainly Sunny

Status

Mainly Sunny

Max

22.2°C

Next 3 Hours

5.7
13:00
5.5
14:00
4.6
15:00

Humidity

56%

Cloud

48%

Wind Spd

3.1km/h

"Moderate risk. Seek shade near midday."

Today's UV Forecast

Hourly prediction for Cape Town · Peak 5.7 at 13:00

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Sunburn Time & SPF

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Location Map

-33.9895, 18.4270 · Elev. 29 m · Africa/Johannesburg

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Live UV Index in Cape Town

This page shows the live UV index for Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Use the current reading, today's peak estimate, and the all-day hourly forecast to plan outdoor time and sun protection in Cape Town.

UV intensity can change quickly around midday. Check the peak time and hourly bars for Cape Town before long outdoor activities, and increase protection when the index moves into High or above.

Planning Outdoor Time in Cape Town

Pair the live UV index with temperature, cloud cover, and wind to judge comfort and exposure risk. Even on cooler or breezy days, high UV can still cause skin damage.

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