Today Ultraviolet Index in Cairns
UV Alert
( UV > 3 )
MAX UV
UV Index
Description and Recommended Protection
0-2
Low danger to the average person. Wear sunglasses.
3–5
Moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen, cover the body with clothing and a hat.
6–7
High risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen having 15 or higher, cover the body with sun protective clothing and a wide-brim hat.
8–10
Very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen having SPF 30 or higher, but take extra care — unprotected skin can burn quickly.
11+
Extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen SPF 30 or higher, cover the body with a long-sleeve shirt and pants, wear a broad hat or stay under shade. Unprotected skin can burn very quickly.
3 Days Cairns Hourly Forecast
1 Month Cairns
Night
Day
Wednesday
1 December
+26
cloudy
+30
mostly clear, thunderstorms
Thursday
2 December
+26
cloudy, thunderstorms
+30
mostly clear, light rain, thunderstorms
Friday
3 December
+26
mostly clear, thunderstorms
+30
mostly clear, light rain, thunderstorms
Saturday
4 December
+26
mostly clear, thunderstorms
+31
mostly clear, light rain, thunderstorms
Sunday
5 December
+26
mostly clear, light rain, thunderstorms
+31
clear sky
Monday
6 December
+25
cloudy, light rain
+30
clear sky
Tuesday
7 December
+26
clear sky
+29
mostly clear, light rain, thunderstorms
Wednesday
8 December
+26
mostly clear, light rain, thunderstorms
+29
mostly clear, light rain, thunderstorms
Thursday
9 December
+26
mostly clear, light rain, thunderstorms
+29
mostly clear, light rain, thunderstorms
Friday
10 December
+27
mostly clear, light rain, thunderstorms
+29
mostly clear, light rain, thunderstorms
Saturday
11 December
+27
cloudy, showers, thunderstorms
+29
cloudy, light rain, thunderstorms
Sunday
12 December
+27
cloudy, light rain, thunderstorms
+29
cloudy, light rain, thunderstorms
Monday
13 December
+27
cloudy, light rain, thunderstorms
+29
cloudy, showers, thunderstorms
Tuesday
14 December
+27
cloudy, showers, thunderstorms
+29
cloudy, showers, thunderstorms
