UV index and sunburn time in Venezuela
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 7 cities in Venezuela.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caracas | 17.0 | Extreme | August | 14 min |
| Maracaibo | 15.9 | Extreme | August | 15 min |
| Valencia | 16.7 | Extreme | August | 14 min |
| Barquisimeto | 16.7 | Extreme | August | 14 min |
| Ciudad Guayana | 16.3 | Extreme | August | 14 min |
| Barcelona | 16.2 | Extreme | August | 14 min |
| Maturín | 16.2 | Extreme | August | 14 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Venezuela →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated