UV index and sunburn time in Hong Kong
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Hong Kong.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 14.0 | Extreme | July | 17 min |
| Victoria | 13.9 | Extreme | July | 17 min |
| Tuen Mun | 13.9 | Extreme | July | 17 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Hong Kong →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated