June weather forecast
Snow Hill Island, Antarctica

In June, Snow Hill Island is deeply entrenched in the Antarctic winter. The weather conditions harden but do not alter dramatically from May's winter cold. Rainfall decreases slightly, marking a fluctuation in the otherwise steady increase observed in the preceding months. Remarkably, this month showcases absolute minimum daylight and sunshine hours, turning Snow Hill Island into a real-life winter wonderland. As we move towards July, the weather trends remain relatively cold.

Temperature

As Snow Hill Island steps into June, the average high-temperature holds at an extremely cold -12°C (10.4°F), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. Snow Hill Island records an average low of -19°C (-2.2°F) throughout the nights in June.

Rainfall

In June, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout June, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is accumulated. In Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, during the entire year, the rain falls for 21 days and collects up to 76mm (2.99") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Snow Hill Island, the average seawater temperature in June is -1°C (30.2°F).
Note: In the realm of swimming, this is life-threatening and fraught with danger. The cold water triggers intense discomfort and leads to swift hyperventilation. Donning a specialized swimsuit is essential to curb thermal harm.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is June, with an average of 4h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 01:25 and sunset at 06:07. On the last day of June, sunrise is at 01:48 and sunset at 05:57 NZST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are June and July, with an average of 0h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Snow Hill Island are April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 0 during June, leads to the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.