As of 4:53 PM CDT on May 1, 2026, all 11 cities in Buchanan County, IA in our database have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Brandon, IA with a reading of 3.3.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Buchanan County, IA is expected to be 6.5 in Independence between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |