Protection on Nov 410 AM–4 PMUV 3 or higher, local time
Solar noon12:16 PMwhen the sun is highest
Sunrise · sunset6:50 AM · 5:42 PMlocal time
Peak5around 12 PM
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 AM | 0 | Low |
| 9 AM | 1 | Low |
| 10 AM | 3 | Moderate |
| 11 AM | 4 | Moderate |
| 12 PM | 5 | Moderate |
| 1 PM | 5 | Moderate |
| 2 PM | 4 | Moderate |
| 3 PM | 3 | Moderate |
| 4 PM | 1 | Low |
| 5 PM | 0 | Low |
Recent UV forecasts in Leander
Across 7 available forecast dates from Oct 29, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026, the forecast peak ranged from 1 to 6 (highest on Oct 31, 2026).
| Date | Peak UV | Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | 5 | Moderate |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 5 | Moderate |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 5 | Moderate |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 5 | Moderate |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 6 | High |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 1 | Low |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 1 | Low |
UV index today near Leander
| City | Distance | Peak today |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park, TX | 5.0 mi | — |
| Georgetown, TX | 12 mi | — |
| Round Rock, TX | 12 mi | — |
| Pflugerville, TX | 18 mi | — |
| Hutto, TX | 19 mi | — |
| Austin, TX | 20 mi | — |
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