What is the Chalon sur Saone UV index scale today?

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

Moderate Chalon sur Saone

The current Chalon sur Saone ultraviolet index is moderate, scoring 5.3248. Protect your skin during midday hours; wearing a hat and applying sunscreen is advisable.

2026-07-07 14:13 UTC

Chalon sur Saone Max UV Index
7.8807
Max UV Index Datetime
2026-07-07 11:46
Country
France
UV Index Datetime
2026-07-07 14:13
Latitude
46.7806
Longitude
4.8528
City
Chalon sur Saone
Data source
OpenUV · WHO scale
Today's max Chalon sur Saone UV index is high, reaching 7.8807 around 2026-07-07 11:46. Avoid outdoor activities during peak sun hours and wear protective clothing, sunscreen, and a hat for safety.

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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 31.3
II Light eyes; light hair Burns easily, tans poorly 37.56
III Any eye or hair color (very common skin type) Tans after initial burn 50.08
IV Dark brown hair; medium to heavy pigmentation Burns minimally, tans easily 62.6
V Dark hair; rarely sun sensitive Rarely burns, tans darkly easily 100.16
VI N/A Never burns, always tans darkly 187.8

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% 5.54
Old grey roadway (Asphalt) 8.9% 5.8
Footpath (Concrete) 10.1% 5.86
Grasslands (Grass) 1.2% 5.39
Lawn (Grass) 3.5% 5.51
Fiberglass boat deck 9.1% 5.81
White house paint 22% 6.5
Wet beach sand 7.1% 5.7
Dry beach sand 16.5% 6.2
Clay/humus (Soil) 5% 5.59
Open water 3.3% 5.5
Open ocean 8% 5.75
Sea surf/white foam 27.5% 6.79
Snow old/new 69% 9
Wood boat deck 6.6% 5.68
Chalon sur Saone UV Index

Required Sunlight Exposure for Vitamin D in Chalon sur Saone

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 (Chalon sur Saone current UV level: Moderate)
I10-15m
II15-20m
III20-30m
IV30-40m
V40-60m
VI60-80m

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