UV index and sunburn time in Greece
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Greece.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | 9.9 | Very high | July | 24 min |
| Thessaloníki | 9.2 | Very high | July | 25 min |
| Pátra | 9.8 | Very high | July | 24 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Greece →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated