UV index and sunburn time in Zambia
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Zambia.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 17.1 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
| Kitwe | 17.4 | Extreme | February | 13 min |
| Ndola | 17.4 | Extreme | February | 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 Zambia →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated