Protection on Nov 4Below UV 3 all dayUV 3 or higher, local time
Solar noon11:31 AMwhen the sun is highest
Sunrise · sunset6:10 AM · 4:53 PMlocal time
Peak2around 2 PM
Sun protection on Wednesday, November 4
Low No protection needed. You can safely stay outside using minimal sun protection (EPA).
What the UV index scale meansHourly UV forecast
| Hour | UV index | Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 0 | Low |
| 10 AM | 1 | Low |
| 11 AM | 1 | Low |
| 12 PM | 1 | Low |
| 1 PM | 1 | Low |
| 2 PM | 2 | Low |
| 3 PM | 1 | Low |
| 4 PM | 0 | Low |
Recent UV forecasts in Pelham
Across 7 available forecast dates from Oct 29, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026, the forecast peak ranged from 1 to 5 (highest on Oct 29, 2026).
| Date | Peak UV | Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | 2 | Low |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 4 | Moderate |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 5 | Moderate |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 1 | Low |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 4 | Moderate |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 5 | Moderate |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 5 | Moderate |
UV index today near Pelham
| City | Distance | Peak today |
|---|---|---|
| Hoover, AL | 5.6 mi | — |
| Alabaster, AL | 8.7 mi | — |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 9.9 mi | — |
| Homewood, AL | 9.9 mi | — |
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