UV index and sunburn time in Uruguay
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Uruguay.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo | 10.9 | Very high | January | 21 min |
| Salto | 11.7 | Extreme | January | 20 min |
| Maldonado | 10.9 | Very high | January | 21 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Uruguay →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated