As of 8:52 AM EDT on July 19, 2026, all 16 cities in Gaston County, NC in our database have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Gastonia, NC with a reading of 0.8.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Gaston County, NC is expected to be 10.5 in Cherryville between 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |