Highly recommend!
Very helpful! Love knowing UV of week ahead of time. Makes planning seamless ☀️
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This app provides real-time outdoor safety information, including UV index, burn time estimates, and atmospheric alerts. It helps users stay safe by monitoring weather conditions, air quality, and storm risks.
✓Outdoor Safety Score (0-100)
✓Personalized UV index and burn time
✓Atmospheric and storm alerts
✓Sun exposure tracking and guard timer
✓Live weather and storm detection
✓Golden hour and nature notifications
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What's New in SunMonitor
4.3.0
October 21, 2026
Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets • Four new widgets: UV Now, Safe Sun, Sun Forecast and UV Glance for your lock screen. • A glowing sun moves along its path through the day, then becomes the moon at night. The background follows the real sky: morning blue, midday, cloudy, golden hour and night. • See your UV ring, today’s peak, when to find shade, your safe time for your skin type, sunrise and sunset, and a 5-day UV outlook. • After sunset, widgets switch to tomorrow: sunrise time, tomorrow’s peak and your safe time. Living sky, real clouds • Real cloud layers from live forecasts drift across the sky. • Cotton-candy skies: clouds glow pink and violet around sunrise and sunset when conditions are right, plus a new Cotton Candy theme. • Sky Show rates how colorful the next sunrise or sunset will be, with an optional heads-up 30 minutes before a great one. • A warmer low sun, smoother horizon glow, and lots of fixes.
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FAQ
What is the Outdoor Safety Score in SunMonitor?
The Outdoor Safety Score is a 0-100 rating that indicates how safe it is to be outside. It considers UV index, heat stress, storm risk, air quality, and mosquito activity to provide a clear, at-a-glance safety assessment.
How does SunMonitor estimate my burn time?
SunMonitor provides personalized burn time estimates based on the real-time UV index and your specified skin type. This helps you understand how long you can safely be in the sun before needing protection.
Does SunMonitor alert me to storms?
Yes, SunMonitor offers 'Foresight' atmospheric alerts that monitor pressure trends and other factors to notify you of approaching storms before they arrive. It also includes a live storm risk meter and lightning proximity alerts.
Can I track my sun exposure with SunMonitor?
Yes, SunMonitor allows you to log your sun exposure sessions and track your weekly UV dose. You can also set a guard timer to keep track of how long you've been in the sun.
What kind of nature alerts does SunMonitor provide?
SunMonitor offers ambient notifications for events like golden hour, blue hour, full moon nights, clean air days, and stargazing windows, helping you stay connected to outdoor phenomena.
Is SunMonitor available on Android devices?
Based on the provided data, SunMonitor is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.
How often is SunMonitor updated?
SunMonitor was last updated on September 15, 2026, with version 4.0.0. This indicates a recent update frequency, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.
Does SunMonitor have ads?
No, SunMonitor does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not feature any in-app advertisements.
