What is the Mahmud e Raqi UV index scale today?

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

Low Mahmud e Raqi

The current Mahmud e Raqi UV index is low, registering at 1.0569. Enjoy outdoor activities safely, as the sun's rays are not very strong.

2026-09-08 02:54 UTC

Mahmud e Raqi Max UV Index
8.2184
Max UV Index Datetime
2026-09-08 07:22
Country
Afghanistan
UV Index Datetime
2026-09-08 02:54
Latitude
35.0206
Longitude
69.3306
City
Mahmud e Raqi
Data source
OpenUV · WHO scale
Today's max Mahmud e Raqi UV index is very high, with a value of 8.2184 around 2026-09-08 07:22. Limit your exposure to the sun, especially during midday; be sure to wear protective clothing, apply sunscreen, and use 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 157.69
II Light eyes; light hair Burns easily, tans poorly 189.23
III Any eye or hair color (very common skin type) Tans after initial burn 252.31
IV Dark brown hair; medium to heavy pigmentation Burns minimally, tans easily 315.39
V Dark hair; rarely sun sensitive Rarely burns, tans darkly easily 504.62
VI N/A Never burns, always tans darkly 946.16

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% 1.1
Old grey roadway (Asphalt) 8.9% 1.15
Footpath (Concrete) 10.1% 1.16
Grasslands (Grass) 1.2% 1.07
Lawn (Grass) 3.5% 1.09
Fiberglass boat deck 9.1% 1.15
White house paint 22% 1.29
Wet beach sand 7.1% 1.13
Dry beach sand 16.5% 1.23
Clay/humus (Soil) 5% 1.11
Open water 3.3% 1.09
Open ocean 8% 1.14
Sea surf/white foam 27.5% 1.35
Snow old/new 69% 1.79
Wood boat deck 6.6% 1.13
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Required Sunlight Exposure for Vitamin D in Mahmud e Raqi

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 (Mahmud e Raqi current UV level: Low)
I15-20m
II20-30m
III30-40m
IV40-60m
V60-80m
VI-

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