UV index and sunburn time in British Indian Ocean Territory
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 1 city in British Indian Ocean Territory.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown | 16.4 | Extreme | March | 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 British Indian Ocean Territory →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated