Protection on Nov 410 AM–3 PMUV 3 or higher, local time
Solar noon11:36 AMwhen the sun is highest
Sunrise · sunset6:15 AM · 4:57 PMlocal time
Peak4around 11 AM
Sun protection on Wednesday, November 4
Moderate Protection needed. Seek shade during late morning through mid-afternoon. Use broad-spectrum SPF 15+ sunscreen on exposed skin and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses (EPA).
What the UV index scale meansHourly UV forecast
| Hour | UV index | Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM | 0 | Low |
| 8 AM | 1 | Low |
| 9 AM | 2 | Low |
| 10 AM | 3 | Moderate |
| 11 AM | 4 | Moderate |
| 12 PM | 4 | Moderate |
| 1 PM | 4 | Moderate |
| 2 PM | 3 | Moderate |
| 3 PM | 1 | Low |
Recent UV forecasts in Santa Ana
Across 7 available forecast dates from Oct 29, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026, the forecast peak ranged from 2 to 5 (highest on Nov 1, 2026).
| Date | Peak UV | Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | 4 | Moderate |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 5 | Moderate |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 5 | Moderate |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 5 | Moderate |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 2 | Low |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 3 | Moderate |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 4 | Moderate |
UV index today near Santa Ana
| City | Distance | Peak today |
|---|---|---|
| Orange, CA | 3.7 mi | — |
| Tustin, CA | 4.3 mi | — |
| Fountain Valley, CA | 4.3 mi | — |
| Costa Mesa, CA | 5.0 mi | — |
| Garden Grove, CA | 5.6 mi | — |
| Westminster, CA | 6.2 mi | — |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 7.5 mi | — |
| Irvine, CA | 7.5 mi | — |
| Newport Beach, CA | 7.5 mi | — |
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