As of 2:04 PM EDT on September 17, 2025, out of 7 cities in Watauga County, NC in our database, 6 cities (86%) have a UV Index reading of High, while 1 city (14%) have a UV Index reading of Very High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Beech Mountain, NC with a reading of 7.6.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Watauga County, NC is expected to be 7.8 in Boone between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
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| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |