UV Index Exposure Category Protection required | |
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1-2 Low None. You can safely stay outside. | |
3-4-5 Moderate Take care during midday hours and do not spend too | |
much time in the sun. 6-7 High Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and | |
wear sunscreen. 8-9-10 Very High Spend time in the shade between 11 and 3. Shirt, | |
sunscreen and hat essential. 11+ Extreme Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, |
Skin Type | Tan | Burn | Hair Colour | EyeColour |
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1 | Never | Always | Red | Blue |
2 | Sometimes | Always | Blonde | Blue/Green |
3 | Always | Rarely | Brown | Gray/Brown |
4 | Always | Never | Black | Brown |
Heat Index
TemperatureRange | Warning | Meaning |
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27°C - 32°C (80°F - 89°F) | Caution | Possibility of heat exhaustion |
32°C - 40°C (90°F - 104°F) | Extreme Caution | Possibility of heat dehydration |
41°C - 54°C (105°F - 129°F) | Danger | Heat exhaustion likely |
54°C - 92°C (130°F - 151°F) | Extreme Danger | Strong risk of dehydration / sun stroke |
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