Use the 3 tables below to assess your sunburn risk.

Solar UV index

Your skin
colour

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+
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