As of 10:33 AM EDT on August 30, 2026, out of 664 cities in Virginia in our database, 660 cities (99%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, while 4 cities (1%) have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Chincoteague, VA with a reading of 3.7.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Virginia is expected to be 8.8 in Galax between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |