June presents the onset of summer in
Zhumadian, with longer daylight hours and higher temperatures. Despite the dominating sunshine, June is notable for hosting some of the most significant rain showers of the year. This month is marked by shifting weather patterns, persuading locals to prep for abrupt rain showers amidst the sunny skies. Heat strikes a robust chord, with temperatures stretching from 20.3°C (68.5°F) to 30.9°C (87.6°F).
Temperature
The arrival of June in Zhumadian introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from a warm 26.4°C (79.5°F) in
May to a tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F). During June, the nighttime temperature averages to an agreeable 20.3°C (68.5°F).
Heat index
The average heat index in June is appraised at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.
Humidity
In June, the average relative humidity in Zhumadian is 70%.
Rainfall
In Zhumadian, in June, during 9.2 rainfall days, 130mm (5.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 100 rainfall days, and 979mm (38.54") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
With an average of 14h and 18min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Zhumadian.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 19:27. On the last day of June, sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 19:36 CST.
Sunshine
June has the most sunshine of the year in Zhumadian, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.