UV index and sunburn time in Cameroon
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Cameroon.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douala | 16.7 | Extreme | September | 14 min |
| Yaoundé | 17.3 | Extreme | September | 13 min |
| Bamenda | 17.8 | Extreme | September | 13 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Cameroon →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated