UV index and sunburn time in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 5 cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa | 16.9 | Extreme | March | 14 min |
| Lubumbashi | 17.5 | Extreme | February | 13 min |
| Mbuji-Mayi | 17.3 | Extreme | March | 14 min |
| Kananga | 17.3 | Extreme | March | 14 min |
| Kisangani | 17.2 | Extreme | March | 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated