As of 4:37 PM EDT on May 29, 2026, out of 2 cities in Macon County, NC in our database, 1 city (50%) have a UV Index reading of Low, while 1 city (50%) have a UV Index reading of High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Highlands, NC with a reading of 5.7.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Macon County, NC is expected to be 5.7 in Highlands between 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
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| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |