As of 12:58 PM CDT on June 11, 2026, all 10 cities in Jefferson County, IL in our database have a UV Index reading of Very High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Mount Vernon, IL with a reading of 9.7.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Jefferson County, IL is expected to be 10.4 in Mount Vernon between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
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| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |