As of 5:59 PM EDT on April 1, 2026, all 656 cities in New Jersey in our database have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Newark, NJ with a reading of 1.2.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in New Jersey is expected to be 2.6 in New Brunswick 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 |