June weather forecastBoundji, Congo

Weather in June

June brings noticeable changes to the weather in Boundji, Congo. The rainfall decreases substantially to 44mm (1.73"), making it the driest month of the year. Despite lower rainfall, temperatures and humidity levels remain quite consistent with previous months. The greater availability of sunlight makes activities more pleasant through the day.

Temperature

June's presence marks an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.2°C (90°F), subtly varied from May's 31.3°C (88.3°F). During the month of June, Boundji's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

June's average heat index is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Boundji, the average relative humidity in June is 66%.

Rainfall

In Boundji, in June, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. In Boundji, during the entire year, the rain falls for 276.3 days and collects up to 1248mm (49.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

June has the shortest days of the year in Boundji, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of June in Boundji, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:04 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in June in Boundji, Congo, is 9.5h.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In June, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.