As of 8:47 AM CDT on April 12, 2026, all 9 cities in Mahaska County, IA in our database have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is New Sharon, IA with a reading of 0.4.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Mahaska County, IA is expected to be 1.9 in New Sharon 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 |