Precautions

21.04.2021 - 04:42 Uhr

Current State:

In April, UV radiation in Germany can already assume medium values. Up to the end of April at noon time the height of the sun rises up to 50° in the North, and up to 54° in the South. Since UV radiation at ground level highly depends on the altitude of the sun, in case of cloudless skies UV index reaches values of 5 in Northern Germany and of 6 in Southern germany. Also because in April the skin often is not used to UV radiation, protective measures are required in any case...

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Precautions

The UV index can be divided into the different categories according to its exposure to skin and eyes as well as the protective measures to be taken:

UV Index Range	Exposure category	Protection
≥ 11⁺	extreme	extra protection required
8 - 10	very high	extra protection required
6 - 7	high	required
3 - 5	moderate	required
0 - 2	low	not required

Protection measures:

Seek shade during midday hours (11:00 am - 3:00 pm)!
Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat!
Extra protection:
  → Avoid being outside during midday hours!
  → Make sure you seek shade!
  → Shirt, sunscreen and hat are a must!

For detailed information on the UV index, its application, and protective measures, see e.g. at the World Health Organization WHO.

UV Index in Germany

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Precautions