As of 3:17 PM CDT on March 30, 2026, all 55 cities in Lake County, IL in our database have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Buffalo Grove, IL with a reading of 3.9.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Lake County, IL is expected to be 4.3 in Wauconda between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |