As of 11:34 AM CST on January 8, 2026, out of 7 cities in Desha County, AR in our database, 5 cities (71%) have a UV Index reading of Low, while 2 cities (29%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Arkansas City, AR with a reading of 2.5.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Desha County, AR is expected to be 2.6 in Arkansas City between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |