UV index and sunburn time in Albania
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Albania.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirana | 9.0 | Very high | July | 26 min |
| Durrës | 8.9 | Very high | July | 26 min |
| Vlorë | 9.2 | Very high | July | 25 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Albania →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated