UV index and sunburn time in El Salvador
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in El Salvador.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Salvador | 16.0 | Extreme | August | 15 min |
| Soyapango | 16.0 | Extreme | August | 15 min |
| San Miguel | 15.6 | Extreme | August | 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 El Salvador →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated