UV index and sunburn time in Ghana
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 2 cities in Ghana.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumasi | 16.5 | Extreme | September | 14 min |
| Accra | 16.4 | 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 Ghana →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated