As of 10:34 AM EDT on March 22, 2026, all 6 cities in Essex County, NY in our database have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Lake Placid, NY with a reading of 0.8.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Essex County, NY is expected to be 1.1 in Schroon Lake between 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |