As of 12:04 PM CDT on September 2, 2026, out of 14 cities in Benton County, IA in our database, 12 cities (86%) have a UV Index reading of High, while 2 cities (14%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Vinton, IA with a reading of 7.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Benton County, IA is expected to be 7.9 in Belle Plaine 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 |