As of 2:24 PM CDT on August 17, 2026, out of 10 cities in Jefferson County, IL in our database, 9 cities (90%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, while 1 city (10%) have a UV Index reading of Very High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Dix, IL with a reading of 8.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Jefferson County, IL is expected to be 9 in Mount Vernon between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |