Santa Cruz County, CA: Current UV Index and Hourly Forecast

As of 9:07 AM PST on January 8, 2026, all 30 cities in Santa Cruz County, CA in our database have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Santa Cruz, CA with a reading of 0.6.

Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Santa Cruz County, CA is expected to be 2.1 in Santa Cruz between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST today.

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UV Index Risk Levels
Range0 - 23 - 56 - 78 - 1011+
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UV Index in Santa Cruz County, CA as of 9:07 AM PST, January 8, 2026

Current UV Index in Cities in Santa Cruz County, CA

9:07 AM PST, January 8, 2026