As of 11:24 AM MDT on September 5, 2026, all 8 cities in Chaffee County, CO in our database have a UV Index reading of High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Salida, CO with a reading of 6.8.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Chaffee County, CO is expected to be 8.6 in Buena Vista between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |