As of 1:52 PM CST on January 18, 2026, all 22 cities in Etowah County, AL in our database have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Gadsden, AL with a reading of 2.2.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Etowah County, AL is expected to be 3.1 in Gadsden between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
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| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |