UV index and sunburn time in Egypt
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 7 cities in Egypt.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 11.9 | Extreme | July | 20 min |
| Alexandria | 11.7 | Extreme | July | 20 min |
| Giza | 12.0 | Extreme | July | 20 min |
| Shubrā al Khaymah | 11.9 | Extreme | July | 20 min |
| Port Said | 11.7 | Extreme | July | 20 min |
| Suez | 12.0 | Extreme | July | 19 min |
| Al Mansurah | 11.7 | Extreme | July | 20 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Egypt →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated