What is the Nam Dinh UV index scale today?

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

Low Nam Dinh

The current Nam Dinh UV index is low, registering at 1.7983. Enjoy outdoor activities safely, as the sun's rays are not very strong.

2026-08-16 00:36 UTC

Nam Dinh Max UV Index
12.8714
Max UV Index Datetime
2026-08-16 05:01
Country
Vietnam
UV Index Datetime
2026-08-16 00:36
Latitude
20.42
Longitude
106.1683
City
Nam Dinh
Data source
OpenUV · WHO scale
Today's max Nam Dinh UV index is extreme, measuring 12.8714 around 2026-08-16 05:01. 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 92.68
II Light eyes; light hair Burns easily, tans poorly 111.22
III Any eye or hair color (very common skin type) Tans after initial burn 148.29
IV Dark brown hair; medium to heavy pigmentation Burns minimally, tans easily 185.36
V Dark hair; rarely sun sensitive Rarely burns, tans darkly easily 296.58
VI N/A Never burns, always tans darkly 556.08

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% 1.87
Old grey roadway (Asphalt) 8.9% 1.96
Footpath (Concrete) 10.1% 1.98
Grasslands (Grass) 1.2% 1.82
Lawn (Grass) 3.5% 1.86
Fiberglass boat deck 9.1% 1.96
White house paint 22% 2.19
Wet beach sand 7.1% 1.93
Dry beach sand 16.5% 2.1
Clay/humus (Soil) 5% 1.89
Open water 3.3% 1.86
Open ocean 8% 1.94
Sea surf/white foam 27.5% 2.29
Snow old/new 69% 3.04
Wood boat deck 6.6% 1.92
Nam Dinh UV Index

Required Sunlight Exposure for Vitamin D in Nam Dinh

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

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