UV index and sunburn time in Burkina Faso
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Burkina Faso.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouagadougou | 16.2 | Extreme | August | 14 min |
| Bobo-Dioulasso | 16.5 | Extreme | August | 14 min |
| Koudougou | 16.2 | Extreme | August | 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 Burkina Faso →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated