UV Index Today in Illinois (IL)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 3:45 AM CDT (GMT-5)

The average maximum UV Index today across 1,924 locations in Illinois (IL), is 5.4. The highest projected maximum is 6.6 in Cairo at 1:00 PM CDT, while the lowest projected maximum is 2.4 in Melrose at 2:00 PM CDT.

Tomorrow, the average maximum UV Index across those same locations is expected to be 5.7. The highest projected maximum is 6.9 in Metropolis at 1:00 PM CDT, and the lowest projected maximum is 4.7 in Drummer at 12:00 PM CDT.

102 Counties in Illinois (IL)

Average Maximum UV Index Today
  • Cook County - 5.4
  • DuPage County - 5.4
  • Kane County - 5.5
  • Lake County - 5.5
  • McHenry County - 5.5
  • Madison County - 4.4
  • St. Clair County - 5.1
  • Will County - 5.4
  • Winnebago County - 5.5

935 Places in Illinois (IL)

Maximum UV Index Today
  • Chicago - 5.4