As of 11:38 AM EDT on April 16, 2026, out of 43 cities in Ocean County, NJ in our database, 32 cities (74%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, while 11 cities (26%) have a UV Index reading of High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Barnegat Light, NJ with a reading of 5.7.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Ocean County, NJ is expected to be 7.9 in Mystic Island between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |