UV index and sunburn time in Haiti
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Haiti.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port-au-Prince | 14.7 | Extreme | August | 16 min |
| Carrefour | 14.7 | Extreme | August | 16 min |
| Delmas | 14.7 | 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 Haiti →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated