As of 3:22 PM EDT on September 4, 2026, out of 439 cities in West Virginia in our database, 378 cities (86%) have a UV Index reading of High, 59 cities (13%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, while 2 cities (0%) have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Welch, WV with a reading of 7.1.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in West Virginia is expected to be 8.3 in Princeton between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |