UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Bradford, United Kingdom 
will be up to 4.8, indicating a moderate level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-11
With a UV index reaching up to 4.8 in Bradford, stay shaded during midday when the sun is strongest; wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, UV-blocking sunglasses; apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days; and be cautious of heightened UV on bright surfaces.
Bradford's UV index is generally low to moderate throughout the year, rarely exceeding 5 due to its northern location and cloudy weather. UV levels peak during late spring and early summer months.
Seasonally, Bradford experiences cool winters with occasional frost and mild summers that are not very hot. Rainfall is fairly evenly spread across the year, with slightly wetter autumns and winters.
Compared to southern England, Bradford is cooler and wetter. It sees less sun and has a lower UV index than places like London but is similar in climate to other northern English cities like Leeds and Manchester. Neighboring Scotland is usually colder with more snow in winter.
See the UV index hour by hour for Bradford, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.