As of 9:22 AM CDT on April 5, 2026, all 9 cities in Palo Alto County, IA in our database have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Emmetsburg, IA with a reading of 1.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Palo Alto County, IA is expected to be 5.5 in Emmetsburg between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |