UV index and sunburn time in Tanzania
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 5 cities in Tanzania.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dar es Salaam | 16.6 | Extreme | March | 14 min |
| Mwanza | 17.7 | Extreme | October | 13 min |
| Dodoma | 17.7 | Extreme | October | 13 min |
| Zanzibar | 16.7 | Extreme | March | 14 min |
| Arusha | 18.2 | Extreme | March | 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 Tanzania →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated