UV index and sunburn time in Nepal
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 1 city in Nepal.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 14.1 | Extreme | July | 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 Nepal →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated