Residents and visitors in
Yongzhou acknowledge
June as the start of summer fervor. Comparatively hotter, the city experiences the mercury reaching a rather searing peak of 30.2°C (86.4°F). Consistently sunny days become the norm and the city revels under extended clear skies. Rain, while being a common occurrence, achieves a somewhat reduced frequency from
May. June stands out as a signal to every sun-seeker, beach-goer and outdoor fanatic to gear up and rejoice over the onset of the sun-drenched season.
Temperature
The arrival of June witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 26.5°C (79.7°F) in May to a tropical 30.2°C (86.4°F). During June, the nighttime temperature averages of 23.1°C (73.6°F).
Heat index
The average heat index in June is evaluated at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.
Humidity
In June, the average relative humidity is 79%.
Rainfall
In Yongzhou, in June, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 160mm (6.3") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Yongzhou, there are 163.7 rainfall days, and 1426mm (56.14") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of June, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 19:30 CST.
Sunshine
In Yongzhou, the average sunshine in June is 5.1h.