As of 2:19 PM EDT on April 3, 2026, out of 552 cities in Kentucky in our database, 384 cities (70%) have a UV Index reading of High, 132 cities (24%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, while 36 cities (7%) have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Paducah, KY with a reading of 7.3.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Kentucky is expected to be 7.4 in Whitesburg between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |