As of 3:27 PM CDT on May 20, 2026, all 2 cities in Hayes County, NE in our database have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Hayes Center, NE with a reading of 2.8.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Hayes County, NE is expected to be 3.9 in Hayes Center between 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
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| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |