As of 1:06 PM CDT on September 8, 2026, all 55 cities in Lake County, IL in our database have a UV Index reading of High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Buffalo Grove, IL with a reading of 7.2.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Lake County, IL is expected to be 7.2 in Buffalo Grove 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 |