As of 12:52 PM EST on February 21, 2026, out of 552 cities in Kentucky in our database, 414 cities (75%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, while 138 cities (25%) have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Middlesborough, KY with a reading of 4.3.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Kentucky is expected to be 4.3 in Middlesborough between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
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| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |