What is the Nouadhibou UV index scale today?

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

Low Nouadhibou

The current Nouadhibou UV index is low, registering at 1.6513. Enjoy outdoor activities safely, as the sun's rays are not very strong.

2026-09-10 08:52 UTC

Nouadhibou Max UV Index
11.8262
Max UV Index Datetime
2026-09-10 13:06
Country
Mauritania
UV Index Datetime
2026-09-10 08:52
Latitude
20.9333
Longitude
-17.0333
City
Nouadhibou
Data source
OpenUV · WHO scale
Today's max Nouadhibou UV index is extreme, measuring 11.8262 around 2026-09-10 13:06. It is crucial to avoid sun exposure, seek shade, and wear comprehensive sun protection including clothing, sunscreen, and a hat.

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Explore the Nouadhibou UV index forecast chart for the coming hours to stay informed about the varying levels of ultraviolet radiation throughout the day.

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 100.93
II Light eyes; light hair Burns easily, tans poorly 121.12
III Any eye or hair color (very common skin type) Tans after initial burn 161.49
IV Dark brown hair; medium to heavy pigmentation Burns minimally, tans easily 201.86
V Dark hair; rarely sun sensitive Rarely burns, tans darkly easily 322.98
VI N/A Never burns, always tans darkly 605.58

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% 1.72
Old grey roadway (Asphalt) 8.9% 1.8
Footpath (Concrete) 10.1% 1.82
Grasslands (Grass) 1.2% 1.67
Lawn (Grass) 3.5% 1.71
Fiberglass boat deck 9.1% 1.8
White house paint 22% 2.01
Wet beach sand 7.1% 1.77
Dry beach sand 16.5% 1.92
Clay/humus (Soil) 5% 1.73
Open water 3.3% 1.71
Open ocean 8% 1.78
Sea surf/white foam 27.5% 2.11
Snow old/new 69% 2.79
Wood boat deck 6.6% 1.76
Nouadhibou UV Index

Required Sunlight Exposure for Vitamin D in Nouadhibou

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

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