UV index and sunburn time in Panama
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Panama.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City | 16.2 | Extreme | August | 14 min |
| San Miguelito | 16.2 | Extreme | August | 14 min |
| Juan Díaz | 16.2 | Extreme | August | 14 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Panama →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated