UV index and sunburn time in Cabo Verde
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 1 city in Cabo Verde.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praia | 15.8 | Extreme | August | 15 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Cabo Verde →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated