UV index and sunburn time in Syria
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 2 cities in Syria.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleppo | 10.9 | Very high | July | 21 min |
| Damascus | 11.8 | Extreme | July | 20 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Syria →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated