As of 12:23 PM CDT on August 22, 2025, out of 427 cities in Mississippi in our database, 415 cities (97%) have a UV Index reading of Very High, 7 cities (2%) have a UV Index reading of High, while 5 cities (1%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Starkville, MS with a reading of 9.4.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Mississippi is expected to be 10.1 in Kosciusko between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |