| Date |
UV
Index |
Icon |
Exposure |
| 10 Mar 2010 |
2.0 |
|
Low |
| 11 Mar 2010 |
1.9 |
|
Low |
| 12 Mar 2010 |
1.8 |
|
Low |
| 13 Mar 2010 |
1.8 |
|
Low |
| 14 Mar 2010 |
1.8 |
|
Low |
| 15 Mar 2010 |
1.8 |
|
Low |
| 16 Mar 2010 |
2.0 |
|
Low |
| Exposure |
Index
Number |
Sun
Protection |
| Low |
1
- 2 |
Wear
sunglasses, use sunscreen if there is snow on the ground which
reflects UV radiation, or if you have particularly fair skin.
|
| Medium |
3
- 5 |
Wear
sunglasses and use sunscreen, cover the body with clothing and a
hat and seek shade around midday when the sun is at its most intense.
|
| High |
6
- 7 |
Wear
sunglasses and use sunscreen, cover the body with sun protective clothing
and wear a broad hat, reduce the time in the sun from two hours before
to three hours after solar noon. |
| Very High |
8
- 10 |
Same
precautions as above, but take extra care as unprotected skin can burn
quickly.
|
| Extreme |
11+ |
Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen,
cover the body with a long-sleeve shirt and trousers, wear a broad hat
and avoid the sun from two hours before to three hours after solar noon. |
|
