UV index and sunburn time in Nicaragua
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Nicaragua.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managua | 15.9 | Extreme | August | 15 min |
| León | 15.8 | Extreme | August | 15 min |
| Masaya | 16.0 | Extreme | August | 15 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Nicaragua →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated