UV index and sunburn time in Ivory Coast
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 2 cities in Ivory Coast.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abidjan | 16.6 | Extreme | September | 14 min |
| Abobo | 16.7 | 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 Ivory Coast →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated