As of 3:08 PM MDT on May 20, 2026, out of 8 cities in Lea County, NM in our database, 7 cities (88%) have a UV Index reading of Low, while 1 city (13%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Jal, NM with a reading of 3.8.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Lea County, NM is expected to be 10 in Nadine between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |