UV index and sunburn time in Kyrgyzstan
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Kyrgyzstan.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishkek | 9.7 | Very high | July | 24 min |
| Osh | 10.5 | Very high | July | 22 min |
| Manas | 10.3 | Very high | July | 23 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Kyrgyzstan →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated