As of 2:04 PM CDT on August 5, 2026, out of 10 cities in Buena Vista County, IA in our database, 9 cities (90%) have a UV Index reading of High, while 1 city (10%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Lakeside, IA with a reading of 6.8.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Buena Vista County, IA is expected to be 7.5 in Newell 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 |