[TowerTalk] ultraviolet conditions

[brewerj at squared.com]

Bob KQ2M opined:

>At sea level perhaps, but if you are talking about ALL the states, then no,
>the worst conditions are not in Florida.  The WORST conditions for UV
>exposure occur in those places AT ALTITUDE

Right you are!!!!

As a displaced New Mexican, I can assure you that the combination of
high desert altitude (even mid latitude spots in NM are 5000 ft +
elevation), thin atmosphere and bright sun combine to make
it the state with the highest incidence of skin cancer in the US.

The thicker atmosphere at sea level shields a significant amount
of UV in comparison.

Better living through sunscreen!
John K5MO