As of 12:57 PM CDT on October 25, 2026, out of 14 cities in Story County, IA in our database, 11 cities (79%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, while 3 cities (21%) have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Ames, IA with a reading of 2.5.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Story County, IA is expected to be 3.1 in Story City 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 |