As of 11:08 AM PDT on September 8, 2026, out of 30 cities in Santa Cruz County, CA in our database, 21 cities (70%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, while 9 cities (30%) have a UV Index reading of High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Pajaro Dunes, CA with a reading of 5.6.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Santa Cruz County, CA is expected to be 8 in Watsonville 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 |