UV index and sunburn time in Mali
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Mali.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamako | 16.4 | Extreme | August | 14 min |
| Sikasso | 16.5 | Extreme | August | 14 min |
| Koutiala | 16.3 | Extreme | August | 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 Mali →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated