As of 11:40 AM CDT on March 22, 2026, out of 11 cities in Buchanan County, IA in our database, 8 cities (73%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, while 3 cities (27%) have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Independence, IA with a reading of 2.9.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Buchanan County, IA is expected to be 4.5 in Fairbank between 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |