What is the Dahuk UV index scale today?

Consult the Dahuk UV index today to determine whether sun exposure is safe or if precautions should be taken.

Moderate Dahuk

The current Dahuk ultraviolet index is moderate, scoring 3.9531. Protect your skin during midday hours; wearing a hat and applying sunscreen is advisable.

2026-07-28 12:53 UTC

Dahuk Max UV Index
11.3542
Max UV Index Datetime
2026-07-28 09:15
Country
Iraq
UV Index Datetime
2026-07-28 12:53
Latitude
36.8667
Longitude
43
City
Dahuk
Data source
OpenUV · WHO scale
Today's max Dahuk UV index is extreme, measuring 11.3542 around 2026-07-28 09:15. It is crucial to avoid sun exposure, seek shade, and wear comprehensive sun protection including clothing, sunscreen, and a hat.

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Safe Exposure Time Calculation (Time to Burn Chart)

The most commonly used scheme to classify a person's skin type by their response to sun exposure — the degree of burning and tanning — was developed by Thomas B. Fitzpatrick, MD, PhD. As a matter of fact, even the skin colours of Emoji characters are based on the Fitzpatrick scale.

Skin Type Color Typical Features Tanning Ability Time to Burn (minutes)
I Red or blond hair; light-colored eyes; freckles likely Always burns, does not tan 42.16
II Light eyes; light hair Burns easily, tans poorly 50.59
III Any eye or hair color (very common skin type) Tans after initial burn 67.46
IV Dark brown hair; medium to heavy pigmentation Burns minimally, tans easily 84.32
V Dark hair; rarely sun sensitive Rarely burns, tans darkly easily 134.92
VI N/A Never burns, always tans darkly 252.97

Ultraviolet Radiation Reflection from Surfaces

Highly reflective surfaces — including concrete, snow, glass, water and polished metals — can increase the surrounding levels of solar UV (see source).

Material Reflected Solar UV Rays (%) Effective UV Index UV Color
New black roadway (Asphalt) 4.1% 4.12
Old grey roadway (Asphalt) 8.9% 4.3
Footpath (Concrete) 10.1% 4.35
Grasslands (Grass) 1.2% 4
Lawn (Grass) 3.5% 4.09
Fiberglass boat deck 9.1% 4.31
White house paint 22% 4.82
Wet beach sand 7.1% 4.23
Dry beach sand 16.5% 4.61
Clay/humus (Soil) 5% 4.15
Open water 3.3% 4.08
Open ocean 8% 4.27
Sea surf/white foam 27.5% 5.04
Snow old/new 69% 6.68
Wood boat deck 6.6% 4.21
Dahuk UV Index

Required Sunlight Exposure for Vitamin D in Dahuk

Vitamin D is a hormone that controls calcium levels in the blood. It is needed to develop and maintain healthy bones, muscles and teeth, and is also important for general health. The human body can obtain vitamin D in two ways: diet or sun exposure.

Minutes of sunlight exposure needed for sufficient vitamin D intake (see source).

Skin Type Exposure Time (Dahuk current UV level: Moderate)
I10-15m
II15-20m
III20-30m
IV30-40m
V40-60m
VI60-80m

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