As of 2:42 PM CDT on August 23, 2026, out of 2 cities in Wheeler County, NE in our database, 1 city (50%) have a UV Index reading of Very High, while 1 city (50%) have a UV Index reading of High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Ericson, NE with a reading of 8.5.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Wheeler County, NE is expected to be 8.5 in Ericson 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 |