As of 2:55 PM CDT on March 30, 2026, out of 427 cities in Mississippi in our database, 269 cities (63%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, 123 cities (29%) have a UV Index reading of High, while 35 cities (8%) have a UV Index reading of Very High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Long Beach, MS with a reading of 7.8.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Mississippi is expected to be 8.8 in Columbia between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |