What is the Kenge UV index scale today?

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

Moderate Kenge

The current Kenge ultraviolet index is moderate, scoring 5.818. Protect your skin during midday hours; wearing a hat and applying sunscreen is advisable.

Kenge Max UV Index
14.7794
Max UV Index Datetime
Country
Congo-(Kinshasa)
UV Index Datetime
Latitude
-4.8056
Longitude
17.0417
City
Kenge
Data source
OpenUV · WHO scale

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Where this number comes from
Today's max Kenge UV index is extreme, measuring 14.7794 around 10:44 UTC. It is crucial to avoid sun exposure, seek shade, and wear comprehensive sun protection including clothing, sunscreen, and a hat.

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How this is calculated

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.

How this is calculated

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 28.65
II Light eyes; light hair Burns easily, tans poorly 34.38
III Any eye or hair color (very common skin type) Tans after initial burn 45.83
IV Dark brown hair; medium to heavy pigmentation Burns minimally, tans easily 57.29
V Dark hair; rarely sun sensitive Rarely burns, tans darkly easily 91.67
VI N/A Never burns, always tans darkly 171.88

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).

How this is calculated

Material Reflected Solar UV Rays (%) Effective UV Index UV Color
New black roadway (Asphalt) 4.1% 6.06
Old grey roadway (Asphalt) 8.9% 6.34
Footpath (Concrete) 10.1% 6.41
Grasslands (Grass) 1.2% 5.89
Lawn (Grass) 3.5% 6.02
Fiberglass boat deck 9.1% 6.35
White house paint 22% 7.1
Wet beach sand 7.1% 6.23
Dry beach sand 16.5% 6.78
Clay/humus (Soil) 5% 6.11
Open water 3.3% 6.01
Open ocean 8% 6.28
Sea surf/white foam 27.5% 7.42
Snow old/new 69% 9.83
Wood boat deck 6.6% 6.2
Kenge UV Index

Required Sunlight Exposure for Vitamin D in Kenge

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).

How this is calculated

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

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