UV index and sunburn time in Dominican Republic
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 4 cities in Dominican Republic.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo | 14.8 | Extreme | August | 16 min |
| Santiago de los Caballeros | 14.7 | Extreme | August | 16 min |
| Santo Domingo Oeste | 14.8 | Extreme | August | 16 min |
| Santo Domingo Este | 14.8 | Extreme | August | 16 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Dominican Republic →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated