UV index and sunburn time in Central African Republic
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Central African Republic.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangui | 17.1 | Extreme | September | 14 min |
| Bimbo | 17.1 | Extreme | September | 14 min |
| Bégoua | 17.1 | Extreme | September | 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 Central African Republic →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated