UV index and sunburn time in Bahrain
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Bahrain.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Muharraq | 13.4 | Extreme | July | 17 min |
| Manama | 13.4 | Extreme | July | 17 min |
| Madīnat Ḩamad | 13.4 | 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 Bahrain →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated