June weather forecast
Matembo, Congo

The first month of the winter, June, is still a hot month in Matembo, Congo, with an average temperature varying between 20.1°C (68.2°F) and 30.6°C (87.1°F).

Temperature

Matembo marks the arrival of June with an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.6°C (87.1°F), hardly different from May's 30.5°C (86.9°F). During the month of June, the temperature in Matembo falls to an average of 20.1°C (68.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during June is appraised at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and 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 are quite important for babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and 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

The average relative humidity in June is 76%.

Rainfall

In Matembo, during June, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Matembo, there are 228.5 rainfall days, and 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 54min of daylight, June has the shortest days of the year in Matembo, Congo.
On the first day of June in Matembo, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:07 WAT.

Sunshine

In June, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

January, February, May through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Matembo. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during June leads to these advisories:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.