UV index and sunburn time in Spain
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 5 cities in Spain.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | 10.0 | Very high | July | 23 min |
| Barcelona | 8.8 | Very high | July | 26 min |
| Valencia | 9.7 | Very high | July | 24 min |
| Zaragoza | 9.3 | Very high | July | 25 min |
| Sevilla | 10.5 | Very high | July | 22 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Spain →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated