gov.jeUse the 3 tables below to assess your sunburn risk.
Solar UV index
Your skin | ||||
 | Low | Low | Low | Low |
 | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
 | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
 | High | Medium | Low | Low |
 | Very High | Medium | Medium | Low |
 | Very High | High | Medium | Medium |
 | Very High | High | Medium | Medium |
 | Very High | High | Medium | Medium |
 | Very High | High | High | Medium |
 | Very High | Very High | Very High | Very High |
Your skin colour
| White skin that burns easily and doesn't tan | |
| White skin that tans easily | |
| Brown skin | |
| Black skin |
What the risk means
Low | Low risk. The sun does not harm you. |
Medium | Medium risk. You should avoid being in direct sunlight for more than 1 to 2 hours. |
High | High risk. You could burn in 30 to 60 minutes. Use sunscreen SPF 15+ |
Very High | Very high risk. You could burn severely in 20 to 30 minutes. Use sunscreen SPF 15+ |
