As of 4:00 PM EDT on May 22, 2026, all 9 cities in Essex County, MA in our database have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Gloucester, MA with a reading of 3.3.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Essex County, MA is expected to be 5 in Gloucester between 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |