UV index and sunburn time in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 1 city in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basseterre | 15.1 | Extreme | August | 15 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Saint Kitts and Nevis →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated