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When will the UV Index be highest in your area? Simply put your zip code into the UV Index Tool below to get an instant answer.

 

Any UV Index reading over 2 carries some danger. Readings above 6 mean there is a high risk of harm without proper protection, and 11 or higher can cause sunburn in less than ten minutes!

The UV Index measures the intensity of the sun’s rays, usually reaching maximum strength in the early afternoon. This UV Index Tool shows the predicted UV levels in your area, so you can prepare for the day and protect yourself from harmful sun exposure.

0-2 Low

3-5 Moderate

6-7 High

8-10 Very High

11 or more: Extreme

When the UV Index reaches dangerous levels, you need to take precautions to keep yourself safe. Options include staying in the shade, applying SPF30+ sunscreen every two hours and reapplying immediately after swimming or sweating, or wearing UPF-certified clothing.

A UPF rating for clothing stands for Ultraviolet Protective Factor, and it measures how much UV radiation the fabric blocks from reaching your skin. Chrome Dome Caps are UPF50+ lab-tested and certified to the highest AS/NZS 4399:1996 international standard, blocking over 99.7% of harmful UV rays.

Chrome Dome Caps are also certified to the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 to be completely free from harmful materials, approved by the Melanoma International Foundation, and protected by a US Patent. We believe in the importance of great sun protection, and choosing products backed by science is the best way to ensure a long, healthy life of outdoor adventures.