UV index and sunburn time in Uganda
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Uganda.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala | 18.0 | Extreme | September | 13 min |
| Mbarara | 18.1 | Extreme | March | 13 min |
| Kasangati | 17.9 | 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 Uganda →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated