UV index and sunburn time in Jordan
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Jordan.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | 12.2 | Extreme | July | 19 min |
| Zarqa | 12.1 | Extreme | July | 19 min |
| Irbid | 11.9 | 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 Jordan →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated