As of 1:22 PM EDT on August 22, 2025, all 18 cities in New Hanover County, NC in our database have a UV Index reading of Very High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Wilmington, NC with a reading of 9.5.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in New Hanover County, NC is expected to be 9.5 in Wilmington between 1:00 PM - 2:00 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 |