UV index and sunburn time in Western Sahara
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 2 cities in Western Sahara.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laayoune | 13.1 | Extreme | July | 18 min |
| Dakhla | 14.0 | Extreme | July | 17 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Western Sahara →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated