As of 4:56 AM CDT on April 28, 2026, all 1461 cities in Illinois in our database have a UV Index reading of 0, indicating no radiation from the sun.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Illinois is expected to be 8.8 in Metropolis between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |