As of 8:41 AM MST on January 7, 2026, all 8 cities in Lea County, NM in our database have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Hobbs, NM with a reading of 0.5.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Lea County, NM is expected to be 3.9 in Eunice between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MST today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |