UV index and sunburn time in Tunisia
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Tunisia.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunis | 10.1 | Very high | July | 23 min |
| Sfax | 10.7 | Very high | July | 22 min |
| Sousse | 10.4 | Very high | July | 23 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Tunisia →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated