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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 22, 2011
  • December 13, 2022

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This app provides daily and hourly forecasts of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation intensity. It offers sun safety tips to help users plan outdoor activities and protect themselves from harmful UV exposure, which can lead to sunburn, skin cancer, and cataracts.

✓Daily UV Index forecast
✓Hourly UV Index forecast
✓Sun safety tips
✓Outdoor activity planning
✓UV radiation intensity information
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What's New in EPA's SunWise UV Index

7.0.0

December 13, 2022

Updated the user interface, improved choosing to get your forecast by your current location.

User reviews

Ok

Why make this an app I rather go to a sure for such a simple thing and it’s not even a full weather report app bundled.

Not great

Glitchy and not well coded at all. Location does nothing. Interface is janky. Other apps do this far better and it’s not their only focus. Not recommended unless they hire competent coders. Not the case currently.

Broken

Stopped working

No longer working

No longer able to use this app. It will not post the current UV or hourly UV.

Lots of room for improvement

The app has some good information that can give you an accurate baseline, but it certainly has LOTS of room for improvement. Other than your location, there are ZERO personal factors taken into account. That might work well for some people, but I’m a natural redhead with light blue eyes and an extremely pale complexion, living in southern Florida, and I need an app that takes that into account. I read through all the EPA’s UV calculations, which consider wavelength, elevation, angle of the sun, ozone depletion, cloud cover, etc, but then only use some unknown “average” to calculate the sensitivity of human skin. Why bother being so accurate with your locational calculations to then turn around and assume every person is exactly the same? I really wish the EPA would realize that people are also as unique as locations, and that absolutely NEEDS to be taken into account.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

51 issues

Location does nothing

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Stopped working

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No longer able to use this app

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Will not post current UV or hourly UV

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Data appears to sometimes be unavailable

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Cannot read scale on map

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Dates for maps change orientation

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Map is rather small and cannot be enlarged

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App has been not working for a couple months

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Zip code entry does nothing

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Auto locate option has never worked

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App Dead?

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Nothing is working

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Totally functionless

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Completely BROKEN

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Completely unresponsive

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Hourly forecast worked for only one day

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Hourly forecast bug

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Inaccessible when needed most

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Displays blank screen

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Loads a blank page

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No longer getting a data from database

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Getting "forbidden access" error messages

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Stopped working for a week

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Does not load data

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App won't even load

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Glitches almost every time

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Takes at least 6-7 tries to load

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Information not provided in a timely enough manner

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No forecast for next day or two provided

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Tried putting in zip code.. Nothing

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Tried pressing location button.. Nothing

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Opens requesting zip code, but tapping this field brings up alpha keypad

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Entering zip code does nothing and returns no data

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Nothing comes up at all

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Try to input my zip and nothing happens

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Will not do anything

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Nothing is working currently

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Doesn't work at all

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Problem with app not working after updating to iOS 9.3

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Certain days where I just cannot access the hourly and daily uv index

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Hourly and daily uv index not working

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App is a shell for a mobile web browser

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No interactive maps, hourly forecast, etc.

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This app is worthless

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Doesn't work on IOS 8.4

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App only shows the present date

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Hourly Forecast Rarely Works

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Hourly forecast is non-functioning

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Without an hourly forecast, this app is useless

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Not accurate at all

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Requested Features

8 requests

Hire competent coders

Feature

Take personal factors into account

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Configure notifications for UV levels

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Apple Watch widget

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Update for newer iOS versions

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Add weekly forecast

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Interactive maps

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Hourly forecast feature

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FAQ

What does the SunWise UV Index app do?

The app provides daily and hourly forecasts of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation intensity. It also offers essential sun safety tips to help users plan their outdoor activities while minimizing the risk of sun damage.

What are the key features of the SunWise UV Index app?

Key features include daily and hourly UV Index forecasts, providing users with information on expected UV radiation intensity. It also offers practical sun safety advice, such as recommendations for sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses.

Is the SunWise UV Index app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, making it accessible for everyone seeking to protect themselves from the sun.

Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is designed for anyone who spends time outdoors, regardless of skin type. It is particularly useful for individuals concerned about the immediate and long-term health risks associated with overexposure to the sun's UV radiation.

How can this app help me plan my outdoor activities?

By providing a forecast of UV radiation intensity, the app helps you understand when the sun's rays will be strongest. This allows you to schedule outdoor activities during safer times or take necessary precautions, like seeking shade or applying sunscreen.