UV index and sunburn time in Madagascar
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Madagascar.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antananarivo | 16.2 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
| Toamasina | 15.2 | Extreme | February | 15 min |
| Antsirabe | 16.2 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Madagascar →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated