UV index and sunburn time in Malawi
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Malawi.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilongwe | 16.8 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
| Blantyre | 16.6 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
| Mzuzu | 17.3 | 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 Malawi →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated