As of 1:33 PM EDT on June 24, 2026, out of 771 cities in North Carolina in our database, 745 cities (97%) have a UV Index reading of Very High, 22 cities (3%) have a UV Index reading of Extreme, while 4 cities (1%) have a UV Index reading of High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Waynesville, NC with a reading of 10.9.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in North Carolina is expected to be 10.9 in Waynesville 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 |