As of 10:51 AM EDT on June 19, 2026, out of 18 cities in Carteret County, NC in our database, 10 cities (56%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, while 8 cities (44%) have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Harkers Island, NC with a reading of 5.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Carteret County, NC is expected to be 8.6 in Newport between 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |