UV index and sunburn time in Italy
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 5 cities in Italy.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | 8.7 | Very high | July | 27 min |
| Milan | 7.9 | High | July | 29 min |
| Naples | 9.0 | Very high | July | 26 min |
| Turin | 8.1 | Very high | July | 29 min |
| Palermo | 9.7 | Very high | July | 24 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Italy →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated