As of 12:11 PM CDT on April 19, 2026, all 11 cities in Cowley County, KS in our database have a UV Index reading of High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Arkansas City, KS with a reading of 5.9.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Cowley County, KS is expected to be 7.1 in Arkansas City between 1:00 PM - 2:00 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 |