UV Index in Bangor, Ards and North Down, United Kingdom

· Europe/London

1.2
Low · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (01:07:20 PM) the sun reaches 24.6° above the horizon in Bangor. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 1.2 (low). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

☀️ Sun Safety: When the UV index is high, protect yourself with sunscreen, shade, and a hat. Values of 6 or more indicate increased sunburn risk!

UV index in Bangor, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
24.6° 1.2 Low —
24.2° 1.2 Low —
23.9° 1.1 Low —
23.5° 1.1 Low —
23.2° 1.1 Low —
22.8° 1.0 Low —
22.5° 1.0 Low —
22.2° 1.0 Low —
21.8° 0.9 Low —
21.5° 0.9 Low —
21.2° 0.9 Low —
20.9° 0.8 Low —
20.5° 0.8 Low —
20.2° 0.8 Low —

Clear-sky values are calculated from the sun's height at solar noon (cloud-free sky, average ozone). Forecast values from Open-Meteo include clouds and load in your browser.

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The UV index in Bangor measures the intensity of ultraviolet radiation reaching the ground. Values below 3 are considered low risk, while 6 and above require sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and shade. The clear-sky value shows how strong the sun can get on each day; the forecast shows what is expected with clouds. See today's sunrise and sunset times for Bangor or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Bangor.

About Bangor

Bangor is located in the Ards and North Down district of the United Kingdom. As of 2011, the city had a population of 61,011. The local infrastructure includes the Bangor Bus and Rail Centre and Bangor West railway station. Among its notable features are the religious site Bangor Abbey, the McKee Clock, and the Tonic Cinema. The city maintains international connections through its status as a twin town with Virginia Beach and Bregenz.

AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.