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Health Topics Sun Safety Ultraviolet Radiation What is the UV Index? What is the UV Index? The UV index tells us how intense the sun's UVB rays are - Remember these are the rays that cause the skin to tan and burn. There are five categories - low, moderate, high, very high and extreme. You should always take precautions when the UV index is 3 (moderate category) or higher. Page Last Updated: Tuesday, December 30 2008

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