UV index and sunburn time in Bolivia
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 2 cities in Bolivia.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Paz | 18.6 | Extreme | February | 13 min |
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | 15.3 | Extreme | February | 15 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Bolivia →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated