June weather forecast
Potrero Grande, Panama

The first month of the summer, June, is still a warm month in Potrero Grande, Panama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.4°C (75.9°F) and 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into June, Potrero Grande records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), almost identical to May's 29.8°C (85.6°F). Potrero Grande registers a gentle descent to an average nighttime low of 24.4°C (75.9°F) in June from its daytime highs.

Heat index

For most parts of June, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In Potrero Grande, the average relative humidity in June is 86%.

Rainfall

In Potrero Grande, in June, it is raining for 28.3 days, with typically 190mm (7.48") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Potrero Grande, there are 308.7 rainfall days, and 1598mm (62.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 36min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Potrero Grande, Panama.
On the first day of June, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:42 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in June in Potrero Grande is 8.4h.

UV index

January through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in June translates into this advice:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.