UV index and sunburn time in Belarus
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 13 cities in Belarus.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minsk | 6.1 | High | July | 38 min |
| Homyel' | 6.4 | High | July | 36 min |
| Hrodna | 6.1 | High | July | 38 min |
| Vitebsk | 5.8 | Moderate | July | 40 min |
| Mahilyow | 6.1 | High | July | 38 min |
| Brest | 6.5 | High | July | 36 min |
| Bobruysk | 6.3 | High | July | 37 min |
| Baranovichi | 6.3 | High | July | 37 min |
| Barysaw | 6.1 | High | July | 39 min |
| Pinsk | 6.5 | High | July | 36 min |
| Mazyr | 6.5 | High | July | 36 min |
| Lida | 6.1 | High | July | 38 min |
| Orsha | 6.0 | Moderate | July | 39 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Belarus →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated