UV index and sunburn time in Somalia
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Somalia.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mogadishu | 16.6 | Extreme | September | 14 min |
| Borama | 17.5 | Extreme | August | 13 min |
| Hargeysa | 17.3 | Extreme | August | 13 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Somalia →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated