As of 2:19 PM CDT on July 22, 2026, out of 12 cities in Buffalo County, NE in our database, 11 cities (92%) have a UV Index reading of Very High, while 1 city (8%) have a UV Index reading of High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Kearney, NE with a reading of 9.4.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Buffalo County, NE is expected to be 9.4 in Kearney between 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |