As of 2:06 PM EDT on September 8, 2026, out of 31 cities in Rhode Island in our database, 20 cities (65%) have a UV Index reading of High, while 11 cities (35%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Hope Valley, RI with a reading of 5.6.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Rhode Island is expected to be 6.3 in Pawtucket between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |