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Today, the sun in Tampa will rise at an angle of 75 degrees and set at 286 degrees. It's altitude will reach a peak of 75 degrees.
I'm curious if there is a rule of thumb or formula for determining sun burn risk based on these measures. Cloud cover would be another factor, but I'd prefer to keep it simple.
It depends on which skin you have. If you have lighter skin you'll get burned more easily than if you have darker skin. And it depends on how much you stay outside under the sunshine, and maybe the humidity plays a role, like, if it's drier, it's more dangerous, I don't know.
I guess that in Los Angeles the risk is really high for most of the year.
Ah, I forgot, you can check Wunderground for current readings.
It depends on which skin you have. If you have lighter skin you'll get burned more easily than if you have darker skin. And it depends on how much you stay outside under the sunshine, and maybe the humidity plays a role, like, if it's drier, it's more dangerous, I don't know.
I guess that in Los Angeles the risk is really high for most of the year.
Ah, I forgot, you can check Wunderground for current readings.
I'm quite curious how they come to the UV index. Never seen a formula for it.
It depends on which skin you have. If you have lighter skin you'll get burned more easily than if you have darker skin. And it depends on how much you stay outside under the sunshine, and maybe the humidity plays a role, like, if it's drier, it's more dangerous, I don't know.
I guess that in Los Angeles the risk is really high for most of the year.
I think the smog must lower the risk. I've been in Los Angeles in late spring and the sun felt gentle, not burning. Not a glaring light either -don't need sunglasses there.
I think the smog must lower the risk. I've been in Los Angeles in late spring and the sun felt gentle, not burning. Not a glaring light either -don't need sunglasses there.
The highest risk of sunburn would be on the Andes, IMO.
i imagine LA would actually be somewhat of a lower risk compared to other popular destinations, being at 34°N and higher humidity along the coast. of course risk would be high around June/July (when earth's tilt of 23.5° makes the strength of the sun more like a place at 12°N) but for most other months of the year the risk would be much lower. and during the winter months even white people can enjoy the sun.
Today, the sun in Tampa will rise at an angle of 75 degrees and set at 286 degrees. It's altitude will reach a peak of 75 degrees.
I'm curious if there is a rule of thumb or formula for determining sun burn risk based on these measures. Cloud cover would be another factor, but I'd prefer to keep it simple.
Anybody know?
I once heard (on the TV) that for general rule of thumb if your shadow is shorter than you are then the sun will be strong enough to burn.
I once heard (on the TV) that for general rule of thumb if your shadow is shorter than you are then the sun will be strong enough to burn.
Isn't the shadow shorter than you when the solar angle is above 45 degrees? (I'm sorry if I'm wrong and I look like an ignorant).
You can see the UV index and their risks on Wunderground (the "Health" section), although I find them a bit paranoic, even I, who hate the bright sunshine, don't think it's that dangerous. According to Wunderground, the UV index in Samarqand right now is 6 ("High" for light skins, "Moderate" for intermediate skins, and "Low" for dark skins).
Isn't the shadow shorter than you when the solar angle is above 45 degrees? (I'm sorry if I'm wrong and I look like an ignorant).
You can see the UV index and their risks on Wunderground (the "Health" section), although I find them a bit paranoic, even I, who hate the bright sunshine, don't think it's that dangerous. According to Wunderground, the UV index in Samarqand right now is 6 ("High" for light skins, "Moderate" for intermediate skins, and "Low" for dark skins).
Its about that I guess, its not an exact science, its just a basic 'yardstick', it seems about right to me, in the UK you can only really get sunburnt from around the start of April to mid September (of course it depends on your skin type) although I have heard that the sun can cause 'unseen' damage even when not 'burning'.
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