UV index and sunburn time in Peru
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 5 cities in Peru.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | 16.1 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
| Callao | 16.0 | Extreme | February | 15 min |
| Arequipa | 17.1 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
| Trujillo | 16.4 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
| Piura | 16.7 | Extreme | March | 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 Peru →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated