As of 12:53 PM CDT on July 12, 2026, out of 16 cities in Franklin County, IL in our database, 13 cities (81%) have a UV Index reading of Very High, while 3 cities (19%) have a UV Index reading of High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is West Frankfort, IL with a reading of 8.1.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Franklin County, IL is expected to be 8.9 in West Frankfort between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
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| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |