As of 10:36 AM CDT on August 19, 2026, out of 1027 cities in Iowa in our database, 527 cities (51%) have a UV Index reading of Low, while 500 cities (49%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Manchester, IA with a reading of 3.2.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Iowa is expected to be 7.7 in College Springs 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 |