Peak UV index by city
| City | Population | Peak UV | Exposure | UV 3+ hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 556,588 | 5 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Las Cruces | 116,978 | 5 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Rio Rancho | 114,419 | 5 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Santa Fe | 89,837 | 5 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Roswell | 46,878 | 5 | Moderate | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Farmington | 46,055 | 4 | Moderate | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Hobbs | 40,863 | 5 | Moderate | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Clovis | 37,127 | 5 | Moderate | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Carlsbad | 32,524 | 5 | Moderate | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Alamogordo | 31,906 | 5 | Moderate | 10 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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