UV index and sunburn time in Latvia
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 2 cities in Latvia.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riga | 5.4 | Moderate | June | 43 min |
| Daugavpils | 5.7 | Moderate | June | 41 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Latvia →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated