UV index and sunburn time in Sint Maarten
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 1 city in Sint Maarten.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cul de Sac | 15.0 | Extreme | August | 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 Sint Maarten →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated