As of 11:29 AM EDT on March 22, 2026, all 3 cities in McCreary County, KY in our database have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Pine Knot, KY with a reading of 3.6.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in McCreary County, KY is expected to be 6.8 in Pine Knot between 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
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| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |