UV Index in Manp'o, North Korea

Hourly UV Index in Manp'o

During the day, the UV Index experiences a dynamic shift, peaking in the late morning. Starting at 3 at 07:00, it escalates to reach a high of 10 by 11:00 and remains there until 12:00. As afternoon approaches, the index gradually declines, dropping back to 9 by 13:00, then to 7 at 14:00. By the mid to late afternoon, it continues its descent, falling to 5 at 15:00 and further down to 3 by 16:00. In the evening, the index diminishes significantly, plummeting to 1 at both 17:00 and 18:00, and finally reaching 0 by 19:00. This pattern highlights the importance of sun protection during the peak hours of 10:00 to 12:00 when the UV radiation is most intense.

Monthly UV Index Trends in Manp'o

Throughout the year, UV Index levels vary significantly, reflecting seasonal changes that can impact skin health. From January to February, the UV Index rises from 2 to 4, indicating a shift from low to moderate exposure risk, with burn times decreasing from 45 to 30 minutes. As spring progresses into March and April, the UV Index increases dramatically to 6 and 8 respectively, moving into the high and very high exposure categories, with burn times shortening to 25 and 15 minutes. The summer months of May through August show the highest UV exposure, peaking at 11 in August, where risk is classified as extreme and the burn time drops to just 10 minutes. In contrast, fall brings a decrease, with September at a very high level of 8, and October returning to high at 6. November and December see a significant reduction in UV risk, returning to moderate and low levels, with lengthy burn times of 30 to 45 minutes. Visitors and residents are advised to take precautions during high-risk months from March to August, including wearing protective clothing, applying broad-spectrum sunscreen, and seeking shade to minimize the risk of skin damage.

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