June weather forecastDoungou, Congo

Weather in June

June, the first month of the winter in Doungou, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 20.1°C (68.2°F).

Temperature

Doungou, Congo, in June displays an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), mirroring May. Doungou experiences a nighttime temperature average of 20.1°C (68.2°F) during June.

Heat index

In June, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Take extra safety measures to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Heatstroke could follow lengthy activity.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. 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. 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 hold particular importance for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. 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. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In Doungou, the average relative humidity in June is 77%.

Rainfall

In June, in Doungou, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout June, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated. In Doungou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 234.2 days and collects up to 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

June has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of June, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:03 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in June is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in June interprets into the following advice:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.