UV index and sunburn time in Morocco
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 7 cities in Morocco.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casablanca | 11.5 | Extreme | July | 20 min |
| Rabat | 11.4 | Extreme | July | 20 min |
| Fes | 11.6 | Extreme | July | 20 min |
| Tangier | 10.9 | Very high | July | 21 min |
| Marrakesh | 12.4 | Extreme | July | 19 min |
| Salé | 11.4 | Extreme | July | 20 min |
| Agadir | 12.4 | Extreme | July | 19 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Morocco →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated