UV index and sunburn time in New Caledonia
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 1 city in New Caledonia.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nouméa | 14.2 | Extreme | January | 16 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in New Caledonia →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated