Peak UV index by city
| City | Population | Peak UV | Exposure | UV 3+ hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 488,797 | 2 | Low | Below 3 all day |
| Lincoln | 301,522 | 3 | Moderate | 12 PM–1 PM |
| Bellevue | 64,863 | 2 | Low | Below 3 all day |
| Grand Island | 53,943 | 3 | Moderate | 12 PM–2 PM |
| Kearney | 34,782 | 3 | Moderate | 12 PM–2 PM |
| Fremont | 28,350 | 1 | Low | Below 3 all day |
| Norfolk | 26,677 | 1 | Low | Below 3 all day |
| Columbus | 25,248 | 2 | Low | Below 3 all day |
| Papillion | 25,127 | 2 | Low | Below 3 all day |
| Hastings | 25,121 | 3 | Moderate | 12 PM–2 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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