As of 12:53 PM CDT on September 18, 2025, all 5 cities in Lucas County, IA in our database have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Chariton, IA with a reading of 4.7.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Lucas County, IA is expected to be 4.7 in Chariton between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
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| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |