As of 3:26 PM EDT on July 14, 2026, out of 771 cities in North Carolina in our database, 433 cities (56%) have a UV Index reading of High, 274 cities (36%) have a UV Index reading of Very High, while 64 cities (8%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Statesville, NC with a reading of 8.3.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in North Carolina is expected to be 10.9 in Jefferson between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |