UV Index Calculator
Assess UV exposure risk based on UV index, skin type, altitude, and snow cover. Get personalized burn time and SPF recommendations.
Inputs
Results
Risk Level
High
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the current UV Index reading from a weather app or UV meter.
- Select your Skin Type (fair Type I–II, medium Type III, dark Type IV–V, or very dark Type VI).
- Set your Altitude in feet and indicate Snow Cover (snow reflects up to 80% additional UV).
- Review Risk Level, Time to Burn in minutes, Recommended SPF, and specific Exposure Advice.
What each input means
- UV Index
- Current UV index reading.
- Skin Type
- Your skin type (I-VI).
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersUV Index = 6, Skin Type = 0, Altitude = 0, Snow Cover = 0 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Risk LevelHigh = High
- Calculate Time to BurnTime to Burn11 = 11
- Calculate Recommended SPFRecommended SPF50 = 50
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