The table below gives an indication of the importance of the different UV indices:
UV-Index | Evaluation | Protection |
---|---|---|
0 – 2 | low | No protection required |
3 – 5 | moderate | Protection required: hat, T-shirt, sunglasses, sunscreen |
6 – 7 | high | Protection required: hat, T-shirt, sunglasses, sunscreen |
8 – 10 | very high | additional protection required: avoid staying outside if possible |
≥ 11 | extreme | additional protection required: avoid staying outside if possible |