As of 4:18 PM EDT on August 22, 2026, out of 552 cities in Kentucky in our database, 409 cities (74%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, 76 cities (14%) have a UV Index reading of High, while 67 cities (12%) have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Hickman, KY with a reading of 6.1.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Kentucky is expected to be 8.6 in Hopkinsville between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |