UV index and sunburn time in Papua New Guinea
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 1 city in Papua New Guinea.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Moresby | 16.3 | Extreme | February | 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 Papua New Guinea →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated