UV Index in Rhode Island
Monday
09/11/2026
Current UV Index:
0
Low
Wear sunglasses on bright days. No broad-spectrum sunscreen required unless outdoors for extended periods near reflective surfaces.
UV Index Scale
Low
0
- 2
Minimal Risk Wear sunglasses on bright days. No broad-spectrum sunscreen required unless outdoors for extended periods near reflective surfaces.
Moderate
3
- 5
Moderate Risk Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen. Wear a hat and UV-blocking sunglasses if outdoors during midday hours.
High
6
- 7
High Risk Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours. Seek shade between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and wear a wide-brim hat, protective clothing, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
Very high
8
- 10
Higher Risk Minimize outdoor activity between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ generously every 2 hours, and wear UV-protective long sleeves, pants, a wide-brim hat, and wrap-around sunglasses.
Extremely
11+
Extreme Risk Avoid outdoor exposure between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. If outdoors, wear SPF 50+ sunscreen, UPF clothing, a wide-brim hat, and wrap-around sunglasses.
Hourly UV Index Forecast
Wear sunglasses on sunny days. In winter, reflection can double the intensity of UV rays.
If you burn easily, cover up and use sunscreen.
If you burn easily, cover up and use sunscreen.
1-2
Low
3-5
Moderate
6-7
High
8-10
Very high
11+
Extremely
Daily UV Index Forecast
09/11/2026
45o
/
55o1.09
Low
10/11/2026
43o
/
57o2.09
Moderate
11/11/2026
43o
/
56o2.12
Moderate
12/11/2026
41o
/
54o1.49
Low
13/11/2026
37o
/
44o1
Low
14/11/2026
36o
/
46o1
Low
15/11/2026
37o
/
49o1
Low
16/11/2026
34o
/
48o1
Low
09/11/2026
47o
Clear Sky
45oF
/
55oF
| Feel like
42oF
0% Rain
|
0 in
270
0
4.6
09/11/2026
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