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

As of 6:28 PM PDT on May 15, 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 1.2.

Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Santa Cruz County, CA is expected to be 8.1 in Santa Cruz between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDT tomorrow.

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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 6:28 PM PDT, May 15, 2026

Current UV Index in Cities in Santa Cruz County, CA

6:28 PM PDT, May 15, 2026