Peak UV index by city
| City | Population | Peak UV | Exposure | UV 3+ hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 362,154 | 5 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Baton Rouge | 222,795 | 5 | Moderate | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Shreveport | 175,902 | 4 | Moderate | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Lafayette | 123,311 | 5 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Lake Charles | 82,676 | 5 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| St. George | 78,536 | 5 | Moderate | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Kenner | 65,136 | 4 | Moderate | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Bossier City | 63,259 | 4 | Moderate | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Monroe | 46,860 | 4 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Alexandria | 42,938 | 5 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Houma | 31,735 | 4 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Central | 30,313 | 5 | Moderate | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Slidell | 28,341 | 5 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| New Iberia | 26,533 | 5 | Moderate | 11 AM–3 PM |
UV 3+ hours show the window from the first forecast hour at 3 or above to the end of the last. The EPA recommends sun protection at UV 3 and above. Open a city for its current-hour forecast and hourly chart. Forecast sources and limitations.
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