As of 10:55 AM HST on January 18, 2026, out of 158 cities in Hawaii in our database, 139 cities (88%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, while 19 cities (12%) have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI with a reading of 4.5.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Hawaii is expected to be 8.3 in Honaunau-Napoopoo between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM HST today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |