UV index and sunburn time in Eritrea
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 1 city in Eritrea.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmara | 17.7 | Extreme | August | 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 Eritrea →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated