The Weatherhood forecast for Tuesday, June 3, in qathet, is for a temperature of 15 degrees by noon, rising to 18 degrees in the late afternoon.
The wind will blow at 11.6-kilometres an hour for most of the day, and there is no chance of precipitation. On Wednesday, June 4, there will be a mix of sun and cloud and a temperature high of 18 degrees in the afternoon. The evening temperature is warming up, and will stay above 10 degrees this week. Thursday, June 5, the temperature will hit 20 degrees by 6 pm, and on Friday, June 6, the temperature will reach 21 degrees. The Weatherhood app is indicating a low level of exposure to UV rays this week. The air quality index is set at a low health risk level this week.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), there are a lot of common misconceptions about when and how people can get a sunburn. One common myth is that they can't get a sunburn when temperatures are cool.
"Sunburns aren't caused by heat; they are caused by UV [ultraviolet] radiation from the sun. UV rays are invisible and cannot be felt, but they can still damage our skin, even on cool days," stated the ECCC warning. "The amount of UV radiation reaching the Earth depends on factors like time of day, season and latitude. In Canada, UV levels are highest from late spring to early fall, especially between 11 am and 3 pm when the sun is highest in the sky."
Another misconception is that people can't get a sunburn when it is cloudy.
"Not all clouds block UV radiation. While thick, dense clouds can reduce UV exposure, thin or scattered clouds allow most UV rays to pass through," according to ECCC.
Can we get a sunburn in the shade?
"While shade offers some protection from direct sunlight, it doesn't completely block UV radiation," stated ECCC. "On bright summer days, UV rays can reflect off surfaces like sand, water and concrete, exposing our skin even when we are not in direct sunlight. For the best protection, consider combining shade with other sun safety measures like wearing sunscreen, sunglasses and protective clothing."
UV radiation doesn't just cause sunburn, it can also lead to eye damage, premature skin aging and skin cancer.
To prevent UV damage, check the UV index before heading outside, wear sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat; avoid direct sunlight between 11 am and 3 pm.
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