UV index and sunburn time in Afghanistan
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Afghanistan.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabul | 12.6 | Extreme | July | 18 min |
| Herāt | 12.2 | Extreme | July | 19 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf | 11.1 | Extreme | July | 21 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Afghanistan →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated