What is the Sidi Qacem UV index scale today?

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

High Sidi Qacem

The current Sidi Qacem UV index is high, reaching 7.8512. Avoid outdoor activities during peak sun hours and wear protective clothing, sunscreen, and a hat for safety.

2026-09-10 12:03 UTC

Sidi Qacem Max UV Index
7.8512
Max UV Index Datetime
2026-09-10 12:21
Country
Morocco
UV Index Datetime
2026-09-10 12:03
Latitude
34.2167
Longitude
-5.7
City
Sidi Qacem
Data source
OpenUV · WHO scale
Today's max Sidi Qacem UV index is high, reaching 7.8512 around 2026-09-10 12:21. 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 21.23
II Light eyes; light hair Burns easily, tans poorly 25.47
III Any eye or hair color (very common skin type) Tans after initial burn 33.97
IV Dark brown hair; medium to heavy pigmentation Burns minimally, tans easily 42.46
V Dark hair; rarely sun sensitive Rarely burns, tans darkly easily 67.93
VI N/A Never burns, always tans darkly 127.37

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% 8.17
Old grey roadway (Asphalt) 8.9% 8.55
Footpath (Concrete) 10.1% 8.64
Grasslands (Grass) 1.2% 7.95
Lawn (Grass) 3.5% 8.13
Fiberglass boat deck 9.1% 8.57
White house paint 22% 9.58
Wet beach sand 7.1% 8.41
Dry beach sand 16.5% 9.15
Clay/humus (Soil) 5% 8.24
Open water 3.3% 8.11
Open ocean 8% 8.48
Sea surf/white foam 27.5% 10.01
Snow old/new 69% 13.27
Wood boat deck 6.6% 8.37
Sidi Qacem UV Index

Required Sunlight Exposure for Vitamin D in Sidi Qacem

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 (Sidi Qacem current UV level: High)
I5-10m
II10-15m
III15-20m
IV20-30m
V30-40m
VI40-60m

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