As of 1:30 PM EST on February 1, 2026, all 18 cities in New Hanover County, NC in our database have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Wilmington, NC with a reading of 2.9.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in New Hanover County, NC is expected to be 3.1 in Wilmington between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
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| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |