UV index and sunburn time in South Sudan
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in South Sudan.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juba | 17.1 | Extreme | September | 14 min |
| Winejok | 16.5 | Extreme | August | 14 min |
| Yei | 17.4 | Extreme | September | 13 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in South Sudan →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated