As of 1:56 PM EDT on August 18, 2026, all 2 cities in Amherst County, VA in our database have a UV Index reading of Very High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Madison Heights, VA with a reading of 7.5.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Amherst County, VA is expected to be 8.1 in Madison Heights between 12:00 PM - 1:00 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 |