As of 8:43 AM PDT on May 20, 2026, all 1591 cities in California in our database have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Blythe, CA with a reading of 1.5.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in California is expected to be 10.1 in Crowley Lake between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |