Real-time solar radiation monitoring
England, United Kingdom • Local time: 07:16
Temp
Status
Light Drizzle
Max
11.7°C
Next 3 Hours
Humidity
94%
Cloud
100%
Wind Spd
4km/h
"Low risk. Minimal protection needed."
Today's UV Forecast
Hourly prediction for Manchester · Peak 0.8 at 12:00
Sunburn time at UV 0.0
Estimate for Manchester based on your skin type. Estimates only — not medical advice.
Skin type (Fitzpatrick)
Unprotected
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Type II · no sunscreen
Recommended
SPF 15+
UV is low, but fair skin still benefits from light protection for longer outings.
With SPF 15+
—
Theoretical window — apply enough and reapply every 2 hours
Quick take: UV is effectively zero — burn risk from sunlight is minimal right now.
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53.4788, -2.2280 · Elev. 41 m · Europe/London
Today's forecast for Manchester peaks at UV 0.8 around 12:00. The live reading is UV 0.0 right now.
UV stays low across today's forecast. Minimal sun protection is needed for most people, though reflective surfaces like snow or water can still add exposure.
Compare with other cities in England, or read practical planning notes in the blog .