UV index and sunburn time in Israel
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Israel.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | 12.3 | Extreme | July | 19 min |
| Tel Aviv | 11.6 | Extreme | July | 20 min |
| Haifa | 11.5 | Extreme | July | 20 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Israel →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated