Vitamin D

Medellin

Vitamin D from the sun in Medellin

sun all year

In Medellin you can synthesize vitamin D all year round.

Medellin: we'll tell you the days you can make vitamin D.

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Today's sun in Medellin

Today's sunrise, sunset, golden hour and day length.

Year-round profile in Medellin

Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.

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Daily hours with enough sun to synthesize vitamin D across the year.

Seasonal windows

  • March: between 09:00 and 17:00, about 3 min for 1000 IU.
  • June: between 08:00 and 17:00, about 3 min for 1000 IU.
  • September: between 08:00 and 17:00, about 3 min for 1000 IU.
  • December: between 09:00 and 16:00, about 4 min for 1000 IU.

Estimated for Fitzpatrick type III skin, arms and face exposed, clear sky.

Sunrise and sunset by month in Medellin

How sunrise, sunset and day length change over the year.

MonthSunriseSunset
06:1818:05
06:1918:14
06:1018:14
05:5518:10
05:4618:11
05:4818:17
05:5418:21
05:5718:16
05:5218:01
05:4817:47
05:5317:42
06:0517:51

Approximate values for mid-month (the 15th).

Frequently asked questions about vitamin D in Medellin

Can I get vitamin D from the sun in winter in Medellin?
In Medellin you can synthesize vitamin D all year round.
How many minutes of sun do I need in Medellin?
In summer, about 3 minutes with arms and face exposed is enough for 1000 IU (Fitzpatrick type III skin, clear sky).
What time does the sun rise and set in Medellin?
It shifts with the seasons: in June the sun rises around 05:48 and sets around 18:17; in December it rises around 06:05 and sets around 17:51.
What is the longest day of the year in Medellin?
Longest day: June, with about 12 h of daylight. Shortest day: December, with about 12 h.
When is golden hour in Medellin?
It's roughly the last hour before sunset: in June it starts around 17:47 and in December around 17:21.

More about the sun, light and health in the guide