UV index and sunburn time in Mozambique
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 2 cities in Mozambique.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo | 14.0 | Extreme | January | 17 min |
| Matola | 13.9 | Extreme | January | 17 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Mozambique →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated