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New Zealand has a high rate of skin cancer, especially melanoma. Most of these cancers are preventable. Sunburn now could lead to skin cancer later in life.

UV Index Forecast for Linkwater, NZ

 

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UV Index UV Index UV Index UV Index UV Index
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UV Index Description Media Graphic Color Recommended Protection
0-2 No danger to the average person Green Wear sunglasses on bright days; use sunscreen if there is snow on the ground, which reflects UV radiation, or if you have particularly fair skin.
3-5 Moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure Yellow Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen, cover the body with clothing and a hat, and seek shade around midday when the sun is most intense.
6-7 High risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure Orange Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen having SPF 15 or higher, cover the body with sun protective clothing and a wide-brim hat, and reduce time in the sun from two hours before to three hours after solar noon (roughly 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM during summer in zones that observe daylight saving time).
8-10 Very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure Red Wear sunscreen, a shirt, sunglasses, and a hat. Do not stay out in the sun for too long.
11+ Extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure Violet Take all precautions, including: wear sunglasses and use sunscreen, cover the body with a long-sleeve shirt and trousers, wear a very broad hat, and avoid the sun from two hours before to three hours after solar noon.
UV Index Scale

UV forecast courtesy of and Copyright © KNMI/ESA (http://www.temis.nl/). Used with permission.