As of 4:00 PM EDT on May 22, 2026, out of 14 cities in Columbus County, NC in our database, 6 cities (43%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, 6 cities (43%) have a UV Index reading of High, while 2 cities (14%) have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Lake Waccamaw, NC with a reading of 5.8.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Columbus County, NC is expected to be 8.6 in Boardman 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 |