UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Northampton, United Kingdom 
will be up to 5.3, 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: 2025-05-08
With a UV index reaching up to 5.3 in Northampton, 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.
Northampton's UV index is usually low to moderate, ranging from 1 in winter to about 6 or 7 during the summer months. Sunlight levels can increase during clear days in late spring and early summer.
The seasons in Northampton include cool winters with some frost and occasional snow, mild springs with gradually warming temperatures, warm summers that may reach the low 20s Celsius, and autumns that cool down with more rain. Rain is fairly spread out across the year with no very dry season.
Compared to other parts of the UK, Northampton has typical southern England weather with less extreme cold than northern Scotland but slightly more rain than some southeastern coastal areas. Its climate is milder and less wet than western parts of the UK like Wales and northwest England.
See the UV index hour by hour for Northampton, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.