# Daily UV Tracker > Real-time UV index tracking and personalised sunburn risk calculator for 1,800+ worldwide destinations across 220+ countries and territories. ## Full Documentation For comprehensive data including burn time tables, SPF calculations, and complete destination directory, see: https://dailyuvtracker.com/llms-full.txt Daily UV Tracker helps travellers, outdoor enthusiasts, and sun-sensitive individuals check the current UV index for any location and get personalised burn time estimates based on their Fitzpatrick skin type. Powered by OpenUV API data and WHO UV Index guidelines. ## Core Features - **Real-Time UV Index**: Live UV data for any GPS coordinate worldwide - **Burn Time Calculator**: Personalised time-to-burn estimates for all 6 Fitzpatrick skin types - **16-Day UV Forecast**: Forward-looking UV predictions for trip planning - **Hourly UV Curve**: Hour-by-hour UV intensity throughout the day - **SPF Effectiveness**: How different SPF levels extend your safe sun exposure - **1,800+ Destinations**: Pre-built UV guides for popular travel destinations across 15 world regions - **Daily UV Alerts**: Email notifications with morning UV forecasts for your location - **Skin Type Profiling**: Tailored advice based on your skin's UV sensitivity - **Sun Protection Checklist**: Activity-specific sun safety recommendations - **Safest Hours Finder**: Identifies lowest-UV windows for outdoor activities ## How It Works 1. Share your location or search for a destination 2. Get the current UV index and hourly UV curve 3. Select your Fitzpatrick skin type (I-VI) 4. Receive personalised burn time estimates with and without SPF 5. View safest outdoor hours and sun protection recommendations ## Key Pages - [Home](https://dailyuvtracker.com/) -- Check UV index for your current location - [UV Index Directory](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index) -- Browse all 1,800+ destination UV guides - [Destinations by Region](https://dailyuvtracker.com/destinations) -- Explore UV data by world region - [Destinations by Month](https://dailyuvtracker.com/destinations-by-month) -- Find the best (or riskiest) months for sun exposure - [Sun Safety Blog](https://dailyuvtracker.com/blog) -- Expert articles on UV protection and sun safety - [About & Methodology](https://dailyuvtracker.com/about) -- Our data sources and approach ## UV Index Level Guides Dedicated pages explaining what each UV level means, burn times by skin type, protection advice, and FAQs: - [UV Index 1](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index-1) -- Low risk. Minimal protection needed. - [UV Index 2](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index-2) -- Low risk. Safe for extended outdoor time. - [UV Index 3](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index-3) -- Moderate. Sunscreen recommended for 30+ min outdoors. - [UV Index 4](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index-4) -- Moderate. Fair skin burns in 25-30 minutes. - [UV Index 5](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index-5) -- Moderate to high. All skin types need protection. - [UV Index 6](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index-6) -- High. Fair skin burns in 10-15 minutes. - [UV Index 7](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index-7) -- High. Burns occur in under 15 minutes for fair skin. - [UV Index 8](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index-8) -- Very high. Fair skin burns in under 10 minutes. - [UV Index 9](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index-9) -- Very high. Severe burns possible in minutes. - [UV Index 10](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index-10) -- Very high. Maximum protection required. - [UV Index 11](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index-11) -- Extreme. Fair skin burns in under 5 minutes. - [UV Index 12](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index-12) -- Extreme. Highest UV classification. Avoid midday sun. ## Regional Coverage | Region | Destinations | Countries | |--------|-------------|-----------| | North America | 250 | 4 | | Europe | 314 | 50 | | Africa | 190 | 51 | | Southeast Asia | 184 | 10 | | East Asia | 175 | 7 | | South America | 158 | 13 | | Oceania | 144 | 10 | | South Asia | 134 | 8 | | Central America | 114 | 9 | | Middle East | 74 | 16 | | Caribbean | 66 | 33 | | Pacific | 27 | 15 | | South Pacific | 20 | 8 | | Indian Ocean | 18 | 5 | | Central Asia | 14 | 6 | ## Example Destination Pages - [Bali, Indonesia](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index/bali-indonesia) -- UV index, burn times, and sun safety for Bali - [Cancun, Mexico](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index/cancun-mexico) -- UV forecast and protection guide - [Barcelona, Spain](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index/barcelona-spain) -- Real-time UV data for Barcelona - [Sydney, Australia](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index/sydney-australia) -- UV index and hourly forecast - [Dubai, UAE](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index/dubai-uae) -- Extreme UV warnings and safe hours - [Nairobi, Kenya](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index/nairobi-kenya) -- Equatorial UV data and guidance - [Tokyo, Japan](https://dailyuvtracker.com/uv-index/tokyo-japan) -- Seasonal UV patterns and forecasts ## Data Sources - **OpenUV API** -- Real-time and forecast UV index data - **WHO UV Index Scale** -- International UV risk classification (1-11+) - **Fitzpatrick Skin Type Scale** -- Dermatological skin sensitivity classification - **Minimal Erythemal Dose (MED)** -- Scientific basis for burn time calculations ## UV Index Scale Reference | UV Index | Risk Level | Recommendation | |----------|-----------|----------------| | 0-2 | Low | Minimal protection needed | | 3-5 | Moderate | Wear sunscreen, seek shade midday | | 6-7 | High | Reduce sun exposure 10am-4pm | | 8-10 | Very High | Extra protection essential | | 11+ | Extreme | Avoid sun exposure if possible | ## Fitzpatrick Skin Types | Type | Description | Typical Burn Time (UV 6) | |------|------------|--------------------------| | I | Very fair, always burns | ~10 minutes | | II | Fair, burns easily | ~15 minutes | | III | Medium, sometimes burns | ~20 minutes | | IV | Olive, rarely burns | ~30 minutes | | V | Brown, very rarely burns | ~45 minutes | | VI | Dark brown/black, never burns | ~60 minutes | ## Technical Details - Progressive Web App (PWA) -- installable on mobile devices - Geolocation-based UV detection - Email subscription for daily UV alerts - Mobile-responsive design optimised for outdoor use - Structured data (JSON-LD) for rich search results ## Contact - Website: https://dailyuvtracker.com - Email: alex@refineragency.com - Built by [Refiner Agency](https://refineragency.com)