UV index and sunburn time in Algeria
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Algeria.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algiers | 10.1 | Very high | July | 23 min |
| Oran | 10.8 | Very high | July | 22 min |
| Constantine | 10.6 | Very high | July | 22 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Algeria →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated