As of 1:31 PM EDT on September 20, 2026, all 15 cities in Richland County, SC in our database have a UV Index reading of Very High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Columbia, SC with a reading of 8.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Richland County, SC is expected to be 8 in Columbia between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
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| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |