UV Index for ZIP Code 98101 Today

Live UV index and hourly forecast for 98101, Seattle, King County, Washington, United States.

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High risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.

Reduce time in the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every two hours.

UV peaks at 8 (Very High) around 8 PM UTC.

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Times shown in your local time. Data from currentuvindex.com, updated hourly.

Staying sun-safe in 98101

The UV index tells you how strong the sun's ultraviolet radiation is right now, on a 0 to 11+ scale. When it reaches 3 or higher, protect exposed skin with SPF 30+ sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. When it climbs to 8 or above, limit time outdoors in the middle of the day.

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