June weather forecast
Toura, Benin

The first month of the summer, June, is still a very hot month in Toura, Benin, with an average temperature varying between 25.4°C (77.7°F) and 37.2°C (99°F).

Temperature

Toura experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a sweltering 37.2°C (99°F) with the onset of June, maintaining near parity with May's 40°C (104°F). During June, the average low-temperature is recorded at a moderately hot 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Heat index

For most parts of June, the heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in June in Toura is 55%.

Rainfall

In Toura, Benin, during June, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.6 rainfall days, and 438mm (17.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 12h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of June, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 19:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 19:17 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in June is 9.5h.

UV index

In Toura, the average daily maximum UV index in June is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in June interprets into the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.