UV index and sunburn time in Sierra Leone
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Sierra Leone.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freetown | 16.3 | Extreme | September | 14 min |
| Kenema | 16.6 | Extreme | September | 14 min |
| Bo | 16.5 | Extreme | September | 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 Sierra Leone →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated