As of 1:25 PM CDT on August 24, 2026, out of 9 cities in Rankin County, MS in our database, 7 cities (78%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, 1 city (11%) have a UV Index reading of Very High, while 1 city (11%) have a UV Index reading of High. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Puckett, MS with a reading of 8.3.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Rankin County, MS is expected to be 9.1 in Pelahatchie between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT tomorrow.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |