UV Index in Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom

· Europe/London

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

At solar noon (12:50:44 PM) the sun reaches 24.3° above the horizon in Washington. 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 Washington, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
24.3° 1.2 Low —
24.0° 1.1 Low —
23.6° 1.1 Low —
23.3° 1.1 Low —
22.9° 1.0 Low —
22.6° 1.0 Low —
22.3° 1.0 Low —
21.9° 0.9 Low —
21.6° 0.9 Low —
21.3° 0.9 Low —
20.9° 0.8 Low —
20.6° 0.8 Low —
20.3° 0.8 Low —
20.0° 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 Washington 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 Washington or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Washington.

About Washington

Washington is a town located within the City of Sunderland in the region of Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom. As of 2016, the population was recorded at 67,158 residents. The town features two railway stations, Usworth railway station and Washington railway station. In addition to its local infrastructure, the municipality maintains a twin town relationship with Varna. The area functions as part of the wider administrative structure of Sunderland rather than operating as an independent entity.

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