What is the Sidi Bel Abbes UV index scale today?

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

Low Sidi Bel Abbes

The current Sidi Bel Abbes UV index is low, registering at 0.03. Enjoy outdoor activities safely, as the sun's rays are not very strong.

Sidi Bel Abbes Max UV Index
6.6836
Max UV Index Datetime
Country
Algeria
UV Index Datetime
Latitude
35.2
Longitude
-0.6333
City
Sidi Bel Abbes
Data source
OpenUV · WHO scale

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Today's max Sidi Bel Abbes UV index is high, reaching 6.6836 around 11:54 UTC. Avoid outdoor activities during peak sun hours and wear protective clothing, sunscreen, and a hat for safety.

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Explore the Sidi Bel Abbes UV index forecast chart for the coming hours to stay informed about the varying levels of ultraviolet radiation throughout the day.

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 5555.56
II Light eyes; light hair Burns easily, tans poorly 6666.67
III Any eye or hair color (very common skin type) Tans after initial burn 8888.89
IV Dark brown hair; medium to heavy pigmentation Burns minimally, tans easily 11111.11
V Dark hair; rarely sun sensitive Rarely burns, tans darkly easily 17777.78
VI N/A Never burns, always tans darkly 33333.33

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% 0.03
Old grey roadway (Asphalt) 8.9% 0.03
Footpath (Concrete) 10.1% 0.03
Grasslands (Grass) 1.2% 0.03
Lawn (Grass) 3.5% 0.03
Fiberglass boat deck 9.1% 0.03
White house paint 22% 0.04
Wet beach sand 7.1% 0.03
Dry beach sand 16.5% 0.03
Clay/humus (Soil) 5% 0.03
Open water 3.3% 0.03
Open ocean 8% 0.03
Sea surf/white foam 27.5% 0.04
Snow old/new 69% 0.05
Wood boat deck 6.6% 0.03
Sidi Bel Abbes UV Index

Required Sunlight Exposure for Vitamin D in Sidi Bel Abbes

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 (Sidi Bel Abbes current UV level: Low)
I15-20m
II20-30m
III30-40m
IV40-60m
V60-80m
VI-

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