UV index and sunburn time in Oman
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Oman.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat | 14.0 | Extreme | July | 17 min |
| Seeb | 14.0 | Extreme | July | 17 min |
| Bawshar | 14.0 | 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 Oman →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated