As of 8:00 AM EDT on May 5, 2026, all 11 cities in Rensselaer County, NY in our database have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Troy, NY with a reading of 0.9.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Rensselaer County, NY is expected to be 6.6 in West Sand Lake 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 |