As of 1:05 PM EDT on August 21, 2026, out of 66 cities in Maine in our database, 65 cities (98%) have a UV Index reading of High, while 1 city (2%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Sanford, ME with a reading of 7.3.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Maine is expected to be 7.3 in Sanford between 1:00 PM - 2:00 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 |