As of 4:06 PM EDT on August 3, 2026, out of 771 cities in North Carolina in our database, 464 cities (60%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, 227 cities (29%) have a UV Index reading of High, while 80 cities (10%) have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Marble, NC with a reading of 6.5.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in North Carolina is expected to be 10 in Spruce Pine 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 |