UV index and sunburn time in Lithuania
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 5 cities in Lithuania.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius | 5.9 | Moderate | July | 39 min |
| Kaunas | 5.9 | Moderate | June | 40 min |
| Klaipėda | 5.6 | Moderate | June | 41 min |
| Šiauliai | 5.7 | Moderate | June | 41 min |
| Panevėžys | 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 Lithuania →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated