As of 10:38 AM MDT on April 22, 2026, all 6 cities in Lincoln County, NM in our database have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Ruidoso, NM with a reading of 4.8.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Lincoln County, NM is expected to be 10.5 in Ruidoso between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |