UV index and sunburn time in Guinea
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Guinea.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conakry | 16.1 | Extreme | September | 15 min |
| Camayenne | 16.1 | Extreme | September | 15 min |
| Nzérékoré | 16.9 | Extreme | September | 14 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Guinea →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated