UV index and sunburn time in Angola
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 9 cities in Angola.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luanda | 16.5 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
| Mulenvos | 16.5 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
| Viana | 16.5 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
| Kikolo | 16.5 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
| Maianga | 16.4 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
| Camama | 16.5 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
| Golfe | 16.5 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
| Calumbo | 16.4 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
| Hoji ya Henda | 16.4 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Angola →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated