As of 1:28 PM CDT on May 15, 2026, out of 1027 cities in Iowa in our database, 979 cities (95%) have a UV Index reading of Very High, while 48 cities (5%) have a UV Index reading of High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Red Oak, IA with a reading of 8.5.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Iowa is expected to be 8.5 in Red Oak between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |