UV Index in Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

· Europe/London

1.6
Low · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (12:50:36 PM) the sun reaches 27.4° above the horizon in Witney. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 1.6 (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 Witney, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
27.4° 1.6 Low —
27.1° 1.5 Low —
26.7° 1.5 Low —
26.4° 1.5 Low —
26.1° 1.4 Low —
25.7° 1.4 Low —
25.4° 1.3 Low —
25.0° 1.3 Low —
24.7° 1.3 Low —
24.4° 1.2 Low —
24.1° 1.2 Low —
23.7° 1.1 Low —
23.4° 1.1 Low —
23.1° 1.1 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 Witney 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 Witney or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Witney.

About Witney

Witney is a town and civil parish in the West Oxfordshire region of the United Kingdom, with a population of 29,629 recorded in 2021. The municipality maintains twin town relationships with Unterhaching and Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. Located on the River Windrush, the town is home to the Church of St Mary, the archaeological site of the medieval moated manor and priory known as Cogges, and the Church of the Holy Trinity. Transport infrastructure includes the Witney railway station. The local landscape also features the Bishop of Winchester's Palace, which is situated 90 metres east of the Church of St Mary.

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