UV index and sunburn time in Belgium
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 9 cities in Belgium.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels | 6.6 | High | July | 35 min |
| Antwerp | 6.5 | High | June | 36 min |
| Gent | 6.5 | High | June | 36 min |
| Charleroi | 6.7 | High | July | 35 min |
| Liège | 6.7 | High | July | 35 min |
| Anderlecht | 6.6 | High | July | 35 min |
| Schaerbeek | 6.6 | High | July | 35 min |
| Brugge | 6.5 | High | June | 36 min |
| Namur | 6.7 | High | July | 35 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Belgium →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated