UV index for Hobart peaks at UV 7 at 13:00 local time. Data as of (Australia/Hobart). Values update hourly — see this page for the current reading and hourly forecast.

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UV Index in Hobart

Live UV index for Hobart, Australia — current level, hourly UV forecast, peak times, WHO sun protection advice and a 4-day outlook. Now: UV 0 (Low). Peak today: UV 7 at 13:00.

Now · 00:00 · Hobart
0
Low
0–2Low3–5Moderate6–7High8–10Very High11+Extreme

Sun protection needed today: 10:00–17:00

Protection guidelines:

Max today · 13:00 — UV 7 · High · Clear sky: 7 at 13:00

  • Seek shade during midday hours
  • Wear a shirt, apply broad-spectrum sunscreen, and put on a hat
  • Wear UV-blocking sunglasses
Values are forecasts from the European CAMS model (Copernicus), not measurements from a sensor in Hobart. WHO · Methodology
Today's UV overview · Fri, Oct 9
1
8Clear sky9°69%2
2
9Clear sky13°54%3
4
10Mainly clear15°47%3
5
11Clear sky18°43%4
6
12Clear sky19°42%4
7
13Partly cloudy21°40%5
6
14Overcast22°37%5
5
15Mainly clear23°34%6
3
16Overcast23°33%7
1
17Overcast22°34%8
% HumidityWind m/s
Max today
7at 13:00
Max tomorrow
5at 12:00
Daylight today
12h 55m06:30–19:25
Solar noon
12:58

Sun & moon in Hobart

Sun height-41°
Sun directionS 182°
Sky stateNight
-90°-60°-30°0°30°60°90°00:0006:0012:0018:0024:00Now -41°

The curve traces the sun's height above the horizon through the day: 0° is the horizon, 90° is straight overhead. The higher the sun climbs, the shorter the path its rays take through the atmosphere — and the stronger the UV. The part below 0° is night.

Sunrise / sunset directionE 99° / W 261°
Civil twilight06:01–06:30 / 19:26–19:55
Nautical twilight05:27–06:01 / 19:55–20:29
Astronomical twilight04:51–05:27 / 20:29–21:05
Moon phaseWaning crescent · 5%
Moonrise / moonset05:34 / 17:59
Next moon quarterNew moon · Oct 11, 02:50

Detailed hourly UV index — Today, Oct 9

Peak UV 6.9 at 13:00 · Hobart · Local time (GMT+11)

The solid line is the hourly UV forecast: the UV index expected each hour, with cloud cover taken into account. The dashed line is the clear-sky UV, the level it would reach under a cloudless sky. The gap between the two lines shows how much the clouds are lowering the UV.

0246Max: 76:007°9:0013°12:0019°15:0023°18:0021°21:0016°
ForecastClear sky

Detailed hourly UV index — Tomorrow, Oct 10

Peak UV 5.3 at 12:00 · Hobart · Local time (GMT+11)

0246Max: 56:0014°9:0018°12:0019°15:0019°18:0015°21:0012°
ForecastClear sky
Hour-by-hour UV index for today & tomorrow

Detailed hour-by-hour UV index forecast for Hobart — today and tomorrow. Includes UV level, clear-sky UV, weather conditions, and temperature for each hour.

Today — Oct 9

HourUVClear skyWeather
05:000.0 – Low0.0Clear sky8°
06:000.0 – Low0.0Clear sky7°
07:000.1 – Low0.1Clear sky7°
08:000.6 – Low0.7Clear sky9°
09:001.8 – Low1.9Clear sky13°
10:003.5 – Moderate3.6Mainly clear15°
11:005.1 – Moderate5.4Clear sky18°
12:006.4 – High6.7Clear sky19°
13:006.9 – High7.0Partly cloudy21°
14:006.2 – High6.2Overcast22°
15:004.7 – Moderate4.7Mainly clear23°
16:002.8 – Moderate2.9Overcast23°
17:001.3 – Low1.4Overcast22°
18:000.4 – Low0.4Mainly clear21°
19:000.1 – Low0.1Partly cloudy19°
20:000.0 – Low0.0Overcast17°
21:000.0 – Low0.0Mainly clear16°

Tomorrow — Oct 10

HourUVClear skyWeather
05:000.0 – Low0.0Overcast15°
06:000.0 – Low0.0Overcast14°
07:000.1 – Low0.1Partly cloudy15°
08:000.5 – Low0.6Partly cloudy17°
09:001.4 – Low1.7Overcast18°
10:002.6 – Moderate3.1Partly cloudy19°
11:004.0 – Moderate4.6Partly cloudy19°
12:005.3 – Moderate5.7Mainly clear19°
13:004.8 – Moderate6.1Overcast18°
14:004.5 – Moderate5.6Overcast18°
15:003.6 – Moderate4.4Partly cloudy19°
16:002.5 – Low2.9Partly cloudy18°
17:001.3 – Low1.4Mainly clear17°
18:000.4 – Low0.4Partly cloudy15°
19:000.1 – Low0.1Partly cloudy14°
20:000.0 – Low0.0Mainly clear13°
21:000.0 – Low0.0Partly cloudy12°

4-Day UV Forecast for Hobart

The 4-day UV index forecast shows each day's peak UV and the time it's reached, plus daily high and low temperatures and an hourly UV curve, so you can plan sun protection for the days ahead.

Today, Oct 9Peak UV 7 at 13:00Sun protection: 10:00–17:0023° / 7°
6Clear sky7°9Clear sky13°12Clear sky19°15Mainly clear23°18Mainly clear21°
Saturday, Oct 10Peak UV 5 at 12:00Sun protection: 10:00–16:0019° / 12°
6Overcast14°9Overcast18°12Mainly clear19°15Partly cloudy19°18Partly cloudy15°
Sunday, Oct 11Peak UV 3 at 14:00Sun protection: 12:00–15:0021° / 11°
6Partly cloudy11°9Partly cloudy13°12Overcast17°15Overcast21°18Partly cloudy19°
Monday, Oct 12Peak UV 4 at 13:00Sun protection: 12:00–17:0018° / 8°
6Overcast17°9Light rain16°12Light rain10°15Light rain11°18Clear sky11°

Peak midday UV by month in Hobart

It's October: on clear days, the midday sun here usually peaks around UV 4–8. That's very intense: around midday you need shade, covering clothes and sunscreen.

Over the year, the sun is strongest in December–January (up to UV 12 on clear days) and weakest in June (around 1 at midday). Treat these numbers as the most sun you should expect around noon: clouds typically lower the real value, while reflections from snow, sand or water can add to the UV your skin actually receives. Today's actual UV is in the forecast above.

368119–12Jan7–11Feb4–9Mar2–5Apr1–2May1Jun1–2Jul1–3Aug3–5Sep4–8Oct7–10Nov9–12Dec

Each bar shows the range the midday UV index moves through on clear days in that month, from the gentlest days up to what the strongest days typically reach, based on 17 years of satellite data (2004–2020). The small light line inside a bar is an ordinary day's midday level.

Based on TEMIS data. Copyright © KNMI/ESA — https://www.temis.nl/

In October the strong sun is in the southern hemisphere: UV reaches high levels across most of it, while the northern hemisphere outside the tropics has its mild season.

See the world map for October →

The UV year at a glance

Strongest sunDec–Jan · up to 12
Weakest sunJun · up to 1
Protection needed (UV 3+)Aug–Apr
Extra protection (UV 8+)Oct–Mar

Months when the midday sun gets strong enough to need protection. Based on clear days; clouds typically lower UV.

See also: Hobart temperature and rainfall by month →

UV in Hobart: today, tomorrow and through the year

Right now Hobart is at UV 0 (low), with the day's high of 7 (high) due around 13:00, so sun protection pays off from 10:00 to 17:00. Clear conditions leave the sun barely filtered today.Tomorrow eases off, with the peak down to UV 5 (moderate) around 12:00, though protection still matters from 10:00 to 16:00. It turns cloudier later in the week, which should ease the UV.UV in Hobart is climbing through October, and the strongest part of the year is still ahead.

About Hobart

Capital of Tasmania and Australia's southernmost capital, Hobart sits on the Derwent estuary beneath kunanyi / Mount Wellington, with a mild maritime climate and around 250,000 residents across the greater area. It lies far south, but clear days from December to February still bring midday readings of 11 or 12, the extreme band, and the index holds at 8 or above from October to March. Winter is the other extreme: June barely registers at 1. A hat and sunscreen are well worth having on a bright summer day by the water.

Sources:Wikipedia: HobartRadiation: The ultraviolet (UV) indexTEMIS UV index climatology, 2004–2020 (satellite-derived clear-sky)

Location, daylight and sky in Hobart

Key facts

CountryAustralia, Tasmania
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart (UTC+11)
Coordinates42.88° S, 147.33° E
Elevation17 m
Population≈ 255K
Air pressurebarometer.today

Sun & Daylight Hours in Hobart

Sunrise / sunset06:30 / 19:25
Daylight today12h 55m
Daylight tomorrow12h 59m (+4 min)
Solar noon (sun highest)12:58
Golden hour18:48–19:43
Low UV hours (UV < 3)06:00–10:00
17:00–19:00
High UV window (UV ≥ 3)10:00–17:00

Seasonal daylight range at this latitude

Longest day15h 21m (Dec 21)
Shortest day9h 01m (Jun 21)

UV index map for Hobart and nearby cities

This map shows the current UV forecast for Hobart and the area around it. One forecast value covers a region of roughly 40 km, so it is a good guide for the area as a whole rather than an exact reading for one spot. In places with big height differences, or where the ground is covered by snow, the real UV can differ from what the map shows.

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What is the UV index in Hobart right now?

As of 00:00 local time, the UV index in Hobart is 0 (Low). UV changes hour by hour. See the hourly chart above for how it rises and falls today.

What is the UV index in Hobart today?

On 2026-10-09, the peak UV index forecast for Hobart is 7, expected around 13:00 local time. Check back daily: UV levels change with cloud cover, ozone, and sun angle.

What is the UV index in Hobart tomorrow?

On 2026-10-10, the UV index in Hobart is forecast to peak at 5 around 12:00 local time. Plan outdoor activities and sun protection around that peak.

What are typical maximum UV levels in Hobart by month?

Peak midday UV index in Hobart, month by month
MonthPeak midday UV
January9–12
February7–11
March4–9
April2–5
May1–2
June1
July1–2
August1–3
September3–5
October4–8
November7–10
December9–12
The weakest sun is in June, when midday UV stays around 1. From there it climbs: July (1–2), August (1–3), September (3–5), October (4–8), and November (7–10). The strongest sun is in December and January, reaching 9–12 on clear days. It eases back through February (7–11), March (4–9), April (2–5), and May (1–2).Clear-sky range, 17 years of satellite data (2004–2020). On cloudy days values are typically lower.

How strong is UV in Hobart in October?

In a typical October, the midday UV index in Hobart reaches 4–8 on clear days, based on 17 years of satellite data (2004–2020). Cloudy days typically run lower. Check the live forecast for today's value.

Which months have the highest UV in Hobart?

UV in Hobart is highest in December–January, when the midday index reaches up to 12 on clear days. The weakest sun is in June, around 1 at midday.

When do you need sun protection in Hobart?

In August–April, the midday sun in Hobart regularly reaches UV 3 or higher, the level at which the WHO recommends protection (shade, clothing, sunscreen). In October–March it can reach UV 8 or more, when the WHO advises extra protection: avoid the midday sun and cover up.

Forecast · UV Index

Now
UV 0 (Low)
Max today
UV 6.9 · 13:00
Max tomorrow
UV 5.3 · 12:00
Clear sky
UV 7
Sunrise / Sunset
06:30 / 19:25
High UV window (UV ≥ 3)
10:00–17:00
4-Day UV Forecast
Fri 6.9 · Sat 5.3 · Sun 3 · Mon 4.3

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About the UV Index

What is the UV index?

The UV index (UVI) is an international standard measure of the strength of ultraviolet radiation from the sun at a particular place and time. It ranges from 0 (nighttime) to 11+ (extreme). Higher values mean greater risk of sunburn, skin damage, and eye injury. The UV index was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to help people protect themselves from harmful UV radiation.

How do I check the UV index today?

This page shows the live UV index for your location using data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). You get the current UV level, an hourly UV forecast chart for today and tomorrow, and the exact peak UV time — so you always know when sun protection is most important.

When is UV radiation strongest?

UV radiation is typically strongest between 10:00 and 16:00, when the sun is highest in the sky. However, the exact peak time and intensity depend on your latitude, the season, altitude, cloud cover, and ozone levels. Check the UV forecast chart above to see today's exact peak time for your location.

How can I protect myself from UV radiation?

Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen, wear protective clothing and a wide-brimmed hat, seek shade during peak UV hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. The WHO recommends sun protection when the UV index is 3 or above.

Where does the UV data come from?

The hourly UV index on this site comes from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS), operated by ECMWF on behalf of the European Union. CAMS calculates the UV biologically effective dose using total column ozone, aerosol optical depth, and cloud cover. The global forecast has a spatial resolution of approximately 40 km and provides hourly UV index values for up to 5 days ahead.

What does "clear-sky UV index" mean?

The clear-sky UV index shows how strong ultraviolet radiation would be if there were no clouds at all. It is calculated using the same atmospheric data — ozone column thickness, aerosol concentrations, and solar angle — but assumes completely cloudless conditions. Comparing the actual UV index with the clear-sky value shows how much clouds are reducing UV exposure at any given time. On overcast days, actual UV can be significantly lower than the clear-sky value.

How often is the UV forecast updated?

The CAMS global UV forecast is updated twice daily, based on model runs initialized at 00:00 and 12:00 UTC. Weather data such as temperature, cloud cover, and sunrise/sunset times is updated every 1–6 hours depending on the region, using weather models from national meteorological services via Open-Meteo. The first 1–2 days of the forecast are typically the most accurate.

What does the WHO recommend for each UV level?

Low (0–2) — No protection needed. You can safely enjoy being outside
Moderate (3–5) — Seek shade during midday hours. Wear a shirt, apply broad-spectrum sunscreen, and put on a hat. Wear UV-blocking sunglasses
High (6–7) — Seek shade during midday hours. Wear a shirt, apply broad-spectrum sunscreen, and put on a hat. Wear UV-blocking sunglasses
Very High (8–10) — Avoid being outside during midday hours. Make sure you seek shade. Shirt, broad-spectrum sunscreen and hat are a must
Extreme (11+) — Avoid being outside during midday hours. Make sure you seek shade. Shirt, broad-spectrum sunscreen and hat are a must

Source: WHO Global Solar UV Index, 2002

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Disclaimer: This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. UV index data and sun protection guidance are approximate and should not replace professional advice. UV index data is not applicable to infants under 12 months. The WHO recommends keeping them out of direct sunlight at all times. WHO. UV forecasts are based on satellite and atmospheric models. Actual UV levels may vary due to local cloud cover, surface reflection, altitude, and other environmental factors. When in doubt, consult a healthcare provider for personalized sun protection advice. UV and weather data is sourced from third-party APIs (Open-Meteo/CAMS). We do not guarantee accuracy or availability. Data may be delayed or temporarily unavailable.

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