As of 12:21 PM EDT on May 7, 2026, out of 12 cities in Wake County, NC in our database, 10 cities (83%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, while 2 cities (17%) have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Raleigh, NC with a reading of 4.2.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Wake County, NC is expected to be 6.3 in Garner between 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |