As of 3:05 PM EDT on May 27, 2026, out of 12 cities in Wake County, NC in our database, 5 cities (42%) have a UV Index reading of High, 4 cities (33%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, while 3 cities (25%) have a UV Index reading of Very High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Wake Forest, NC with a reading of 7.6.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Wake County, NC is expected to be 9.9 in Raleigh between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |