UV index and sunburn time in Libya
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Libya.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli | 11.1 | Extreme | July | 21 min |
| Benghazi | 11.4 | Extreme | July | 21 min |
| Misratah | 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 Libya →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated