UV index and sunburn time in Reunion
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 2 cities in Reunion.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Denis | 14.9 | Extreme | January | 16 min |
| Saint-Paul | 14.8 | Extreme | January | 16 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Reunion →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated