As of 1:12 PM CDT on March 19, 2026, all 10 cities in Effingham County, IL in our database have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Altamont, IL with a reading of 5.4.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Effingham County, IL is expected to be 5.5 in Altamont between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
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| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |