UV index and sunburn time in Kuwait
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Kuwait.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Aḩmadī | 12.6 | Extreme | July | 18 min |
| Ḩawallī | 12.5 | Extreme | July | 19 min |
| Şabāḩ as Sālim | 12.6 | Extreme | July | 19 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Kuwait →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated