Today's UV Alert for Melbourne
From September to April the UV Index is usually 3 or above: at this level, UV radiation can damage your skin and eyes.
When the UV Index reaches 3 and above, remember to use the five sun protection measures Slip! Slop! Slap! Seek! Slide!
From May to August UV radiation levels are generally low (1 or 2) in Victoria. Sun protection isn't needed unless you are in alpine areas or near highly reflective surfaces such as snow or water.
Realtime UV levels for Melbourne today
Also refer to:
- Australian Radiation and Nuclear Protection Agency (ARPANSA) for more information about measuring and forecasting UV radiation
- ARPANSA's real time UV display to compare the UV radiation forecast with actual UV levels today
- Bureau of Meteorology for the UV Alert for over 200 locations across Australia
- World Health Organization, Intersun Programme for frequently asked questions about the UV index
- SunSmart resources to order more UV Alert brochures or an A3 version of the poster
- Get real time UV alerts on your mobile phone
