As of 10:47 AM EDT on October 22, 2026, all 11 cities in Rutherford County, NC in our database have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Forest City, NC with a reading of 1.2.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Rutherford County, NC is expected to be 5.2 in Lake Lure between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |