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

With the onset of June in Snow Hill Island, the average high-temperature registers at an extremely cold -12°C, subtly different from May's -13°C. Nighttime temperature in Snow Hill Island lowers to an average of -19°C in June.

Rainfall

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

Sea temperature

In June, the average sea temperature in Snow Hill Island is -1°C.
Note: Within the context of swimming, this state is extremely cold, dangerous, and can result in death. Hypothermia happens quickly in the absence of protective insulated waterproof clothing.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is June, with an average of 4h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of June, sunrise is at 01:23 and sunset at 06:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 01:48 and sunset at 05:56 NZST.

Sunshine

June and July, with an average of 0h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Snow Hill Island.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In June, a regular UV index of 0 translates into these guidelines:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.