What is the Bhimunipatnam UV index scale today?

Consult the Bhimunipatnam UV index today to determine whether sun exposure is safe or if precautions should be taken.

Very High Bhimunipatnam

The current Bhimunipatnam UV index is very high, with a value of 10.7131. Limit your exposure to the sun, especially during midday; be sure to wear protective clothing, apply sunscreen, and use a hat.

2026-07-28 05:06 UTC

Bhimunipatnam Max UV Index
12.8014
Max UV Index Datetime
2026-07-28 06:33
Country
India
UV Index Datetime
2026-07-28 05:06
Latitude
17.8846
Longitude
83.4393
City
Bhimunipatnam
Data source
OpenUV · WHO scale
Today's max Bhimunipatnam UV index is extreme, measuring 12.8014 around 2026-07-28 06:33. It is crucial to avoid sun exposure, seek shade, and wear comprehensive sun protection including clothing, sunscreen, and a hat.

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Safe Exposure Time Calculation (Time to Burn Chart)

The most commonly used scheme to classify a person's skin type by their response to sun exposure — the degree of burning and tanning — was developed by Thomas B. Fitzpatrick, MD, PhD. As a matter of fact, even the skin colours of Emoji characters are based on the Fitzpatrick scale.

Skin Type Color Typical Features Tanning Ability Time to Burn (minutes)
I Red or blond hair; light-colored eyes; freckles likely Always burns, does not tan 15.56
II Light eyes; light hair Burns easily, tans poorly 18.67
III Any eye or hair color (very common skin type) Tans after initial burn 24.89
IV Dark brown hair; medium to heavy pigmentation Burns minimally, tans easily 31.11
V Dark hair; rarely sun sensitive Rarely burns, tans darkly easily 49.78
VI N/A Never burns, always tans darkly 93.34

Ultraviolet Radiation Reflection from Surfaces

Highly reflective surfaces — including concrete, snow, glass, water and polished metals — can increase the surrounding levels of solar UV (see source).

Material Reflected Solar UV Rays (%) Effective UV Index UV Color
New black roadway (Asphalt) 4.1% 11.15
Old grey roadway (Asphalt) 8.9% 11.67
Footpath (Concrete) 10.1% 11.8
Grasslands (Grass) 1.2% 10.84
Lawn (Grass) 3.5% 11.09
Fiberglass boat deck 9.1% 11.69
White house paint 22% 13.07
Wet beach sand 7.1% 11.47
Dry beach sand 16.5% 12.48
Clay/humus (Soil) 5% 11.25
Open water 3.3% 11.07
Open ocean 8% 11.57
Sea surf/white foam 27.5% 13.66
Snow old/new 69% 18.11
Wood boat deck 6.6% 11.42
Bhimunipatnam UV Index

Required Sunlight Exposure for Vitamin D in Bhimunipatnam

Vitamin D is a hormone that controls calcium levels in the blood. It is needed to develop and maintain healthy bones, muscles and teeth, and is also important for general health. The human body can obtain vitamin D in two ways: diet or sun exposure.

Minutes of sunlight exposure needed for sufficient vitamin D intake (see source).

Skin Type Exposure Time (Bhimunipatnam current UV level: Very High)
I2-8m
II5-10m
III10-15m
IV15-20m
V20-30m
VI30-40m

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