UV index and sunburn time in Lebanon
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Lebanon.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut | 11.2 | Extreme | July | 21 min |
| Tripoli | 11.1 | Extreme | July | 21 min |
| Sidon | 11.2 | Extreme | July | 21 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Lebanon →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated