As of 2:16 PM EDT on August 28, 2025, all 8 cities in Jackson County, NC in our database have a UV Index reading of Very High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Sylva, NC with a reading of 8.2.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Jackson County, NC is expected to be 8.7 in Sylva between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
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| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |