UV index and sunburn time in Chile
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 4 cities in Chile.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago | 11.6 | Extreme | January | 20 min |
| Puente Alto | 11.7 | Extreme | January | 20 min |
| Maipú | 11.6 | Extreme | January | 20 min |
| Punta Arenas | 6.8 | High | December | 34 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Chile →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated