As of 8:32 AM CDT on May 16, 2026, all 6 cities in Ellis County, KS in our database have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Hays, KS with a reading of 0.6.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Ellis County, KS is expected to be 8.9 in Hays 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 |