UV index and sunburn time in Kenya
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Kenya.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 18.5 | Extreme | March | 13 min |
| Kakamega | 18.4 | Extreme | September | 13 min |
| Mombasa | 16.8 | 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 Kenya →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated