UV index and sunburn time in Zimbabwe
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Zimbabwe.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 16.8 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
| Bulawayo | 16.3 | Extreme | February | 14 min |
| Chitungwiza | 16.7 | Extreme | February | 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 Zimbabwe →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated