UV index and sunburn time in Qatar
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Qatar.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doha | 13.6 | Extreme | July | 17 min |
| Ar Rayyān | 13.6 | Extreme | July | 17 min |
| Lusail | 13.6 | Extreme | July | 17 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Qatar →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated