UV index and sunburn time in Ethiopia
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Ethiopia.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | 18.6 | Extreme | August | 13 min |
| Jijiga | 17.7 | Extreme | August | 13 min |
| Gonder | 18.0 | 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 Ethiopia →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated