What is the Placilla de Penuelas UV index scale today?

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

Extreme Placilla de Penuelas

Today's max Placilla de Penuelas UV index is extreme, measuring 12.1176 around 16:31 UTC. It is crucial to avoid sun exposure, seek shade, and wear comprehensive sun protection including clothing, sunscreen, and a hat.

Placilla de Penuelas Max UV Index
12.1176
Max UV Index Datetime
Country
Chile
UV Index Datetime
Latitude
-33.1156
Longitude
-71.5678
City
Placilla de Penuelas
Data source
OpenUV · WHO scale

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Where this number comes from
Today's max Placilla de Penuelas UV index is extreme, measuring 12.1176 around 16:31 UTC. It is crucial to avoid sun exposure, seek shade, and wear comprehensive sun protection including clothing, sunscreen, and a hat.

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How this is calculated

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.

How this is calculated

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 13.75
II Light eyes; light hair Burns easily, tans poorly 16.5
III Any eye or hair color (very common skin type) Tans after initial burn 22.01
IV Dark brown hair; medium to heavy pigmentation Burns minimally, tans easily 27.51
V Dark hair; rarely sun sensitive Rarely burns, tans darkly easily 44.01
VI N/A Never burns, always tans darkly 82.52

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).

How this is calculated

Material Reflected Solar UV Rays (%) Effective UV Index UV Color
New black roadway (Asphalt) 4.1% 12.61
Old grey roadway (Asphalt) 8.9% 13.2
Footpath (Concrete) 10.1% 13.34
Grasslands (Grass) 1.2% 12.26
Lawn (Grass) 3.5% 12.54
Fiberglass boat deck 9.1% 13.22
White house paint 22% 14.78
Wet beach sand 7.1% 12.98
Dry beach sand 16.5% 14.12
Clay/humus (Soil) 5% 12.72
Open water 3.3% 12.52
Open ocean 8% 13.09
Sea surf/white foam 27.5% 15.45
Snow old/new 69% 20.48
Wood boat deck 6.6% 12.92
Placilla de Penuelas UV Index

Required Sunlight Exposure for Vitamin D in Placilla de Penuelas

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).

How this is calculated

Skin Type Exposure Time (Placilla de Penuelas current UV level: Extreme)
I1-5m
II2-8m
III5-10m
IV10-15m
V15-20m
VI20-30m

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