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Do I need sunscreen today in Des Moines, IA

Updated October 24 · Live conditions refresh automatically.

UV Index

Moderate

Today's UV index is moderate. Using sunscreen or other UV protection is recommended. Try to avoid direct sun exposure between 11 AM and 4 PM.

TodayTomorrow
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LowModerate

Hourly UV and cloud cover

UV index is unitless. Cloud cover is shown as a percentage.

Peak UV 3
HourUV indexCloud cover
310%
312%
217%
222%
122%
021%
019%
018%
019%
019%

Quick answer — Des Moines, IA

Moderate — Des Moines, IA

Do I need sunscreen today in Des Moines, IA: Moderate. Today's UV index is moderate. Using sunscreen or other UV protection is recommended. Try to avoid direct sun exposure between 11 AM and 4 PM.

Verdict
Moderate
High / Low
79° / 53°
Details
Today's UV index is moderate. Using sunscreen or other UV…

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