As of 4:06 PM MDT on May 17, 2026, all 3 cities in Dawes County, NE in our database have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Chadron, NE with a reading of 2.9.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Dawes County, NE is expected to be 2.9 in Chadron between 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
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| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |