As of 5:26 PM CDT on May 18, 2026, out of 427 cities in Mississippi in our database, 350 cities (82%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, while 77 cities (18%) have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Jackson, MS with a reading of 2.8.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Mississippi is expected to be 11.5 in Pascagoula 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 |