UV index today in Solana Beach: 8, very high, peaking around 1pm. Sunscreen hours (UV 3 and up): 10am to 4pm. The EPA has a UV alert out for Solana Beach today.
Air on the San Diego coast right now: AQI 58, moderate (PM2.5, as of 12pm). Forecast for today: moderate (AQI 100, ozone).
Checked 12:31pm Tue Oct 6 PT.
UV index by hour
| Hour | UV index | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 7am | 0 | Low |
| 8am | 0 | Low |
| 9am | 1 | Low |
| 10am | 3 | Moderate |
| 11am | 6 | High |
| 12pm | 7 | High |
| 1pm | 8 | Very high |
| 2pm | 7 | High |
| 3pm | 5 | Moderate |
| 4pm | 3 | Moderate |
EPA UV index forecast for ZIP 92075. 3 to 5 moderate, 6 to 7 high, 8 to 10 very high: sunscreen, a hat and shade around midday. Sand and water reflect UV, so it hits harder at the beach.
Air quality around San Diego County
| Area | Now | Today (forecast) | Tomorrow (forecast) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast (Solana Beach to Point Loma) | Moderate 58 PM2.5 | Moderate 100 ozone | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 101 ozone |
| Inland valleys (Escondido, San Marcos, Poway) | Moderate 61 ozone | Moderate 84 ozone | Moderate 80 ozone |
| Foothills (Ramona, Alpine) | Moderate 58 ozone | Moderate 61 ozone | Moderate 84 ozone |
| Border (Otay Mesa, San Ysidro) | Moderate 73 PM10 | Moderate 62 PM2.5 | Moderate 67 ozone |
AirNow reporting areas, forecasts by the San Diego Air Pollution Control District. Each cell is the highest pollutant AQI (ozone, PM2.5 or PM10). 0 to 50 good, 51 to 100 moderate (unusually sensitive people may want to take it easier), 101 to 150 unhealthy for sensitive groups. Current readings are preliminary.
Plan the beach around it
- Low-UV beach hours are early morning and the last hours before sunset, which is also golden hour: sunset and golden hour.
- Walk the sand at low tide: Beach Day Picker · tides and surf · water temperature.
- Forgot the sunscreen? Sunscreen, a hat or the beach umbrella brought down to Fletcher Cove, Tide Beach or Del Mar: $35 a stop. Text PJ.
- Smoky or bad-air day? Fires, warnings and quakes in one place: North County alerts.
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Questions people ask
What is the UV index in Solana Beach today?
The EPA forecast peaks at 8 (very high) around 1pm, with UV 3 or higher from 10am to 4pm.
When do I need sunscreen at the beach?
Whenever the UV index is 3 or higher; at the beach sand and water add reflected UV, so cover up around midday even when it feels cool.
Is the air quality good in San Diego today?
On the San Diego coast the AQI is 58 (moderate) per AirNow; see the table for inland, foothill and border areas and tomorrow's forecast.
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