As of 10:53 AM CDT on August 12, 2026, out of 738 cities in Kansas in our database, 685 cities (93%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, while 53 cities (7%) have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Mission Hills, KS with a reading of 3.6.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Kansas is expected to be 9.3 in Elkhart 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 |