Peak UV index by city
| City | Population | Peak UV | Exposure | UV 3+ hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 141,196 | 5 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Gulfport | 76,506 | 4 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Southaven | 57,819 | 4 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Hattiesburg | 48,802 | 2 | Low | Below 3 all day |
| Biloxi | 48,516 | 4 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Olive Branch | 47,563 | 4 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Tupelo | 38,087 | 4 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Meridian | 33,370 | 3 | Moderate | 2 PM–3 PM |
| Pearl | 28,864 | 5 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Madison | 28,575 | 5 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Oxford | 26,773 | 4 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Horn Lake | 26,741 | 4 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Clinton | 26,640 | 5 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Greenville | 26,530 | 4 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Brandon | 26,122 | 5 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Starkville | 25,754 | 4 | Moderate | 12 PM–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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