The UV index is not the warm sensation of sunlight on bare skin

The warmth of sunlight is not a reliable indicator of how quickly you will sunburn in a given situation. On one hand, you can still get sunburned on a cooler...
71 points by evakhoury 29 days ago blog.asciitweezers.com 61 comments

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Sunburn risk isn’t solely determined by how warm the sun feels on your skin; even cooler days can lead to skin damage. Understanding the UV index is crucial for protecting yourself from harmful rays, regardless of temperature.

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