UV index and sunburn time in Taiwan
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 5 cities in Taiwan.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei | 13.0 | Extreme | July | 18 min |
| New Taipei City | 13.0 | Extreme | July | 18 min |
| Taichung | 13.3 | Extreme | July | 18 min |
| Kaohsiung | 13.6 | Extreme | July | 17 min |
| Tainan | 13.6 | Extreme | July | 17 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Taiwan →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated