As of 2:07 PM EDT on August 8, 2025, out of 11 cities in Rutherford County, NC in our database, 8 cities (73%) have a UV Index reading of Very High, while 3 cities (27%) have a UV Index reading of High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Forest City, NC with a reading of 9.2.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Rutherford County, NC is expected to be 9.2 in Forest City between 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
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| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |