As of 4:33 PM CDT on May 17, 2026, out of 20 cities in Jackson County, MO in our database, 17 cities (85%) have a UV Index reading of Low, while 3 cities (15%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Buckner, MO with a reading of 3.3.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Jackson County, MO is expected to be 8.8 in Independence 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 |