As of 9:24 AM EDT on July 9, 2026, all 6 cities in Avery County, NC in our database have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Banner Elk, NC with a reading of 2.2.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Avery County, NC is expected to be 10.2 in Newland 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 |