UV index and sunburn time in Turkmenistan
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Turkmenistan.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgabat | 10.7 | Very high | July | 22 min |
| Türkmenabat | 10.4 | Very high | July | 22 min |
| Daşoguz | 9.5 | Very high | July | 24 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Turkmenistan →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated