UV Index in Bishop Auckland, Durham, United Kingdom

· Europe/London

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

At solar noon (12:51:22 PM) the sun reaches 24.6° above the horizon in Bishop Auckland. 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 Bishop Auckland, 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 —
20.6° 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 Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Bishop Auckland.

About Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland is a town and civil parish located in the county of Durham, United Kingdom. As of 2021, the population of the area was 16,131. The town features Auckland Castle, which serves as both a castle and an episcopal palace, alongside the adjacent Auckland Castle Park, a deer park. Transport within the town is facilitated by the Bishop Auckland railway station. Other structures in the vicinity include the Bishop Auckland Town Hall Arts Centre, which operates as a movie theater, and the Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle. The area also contains the Bishop Auckland West railway station, the Barclays Bank art gallery, and the Bishop Auckland Methodist Church.

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