As of 11:55 AM CDT on April 24, 2026, out of 591 cities in Alabama in our database, 581 cities (98%) have a UV Index reading of High, while 10 cities (2%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Headland, AL with a reading of 7.1.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Alabama is expected to be 9 in Cottonwood between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |