As of 1:13 PM EST on January 13, 2026, all 16 cities in Cleveland County, NC in our database have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Shelby, NC with a reading of 2.8.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Cleveland County, NC is expected to be 2.8 in Shelby between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |