June weather forecast
Big Ada, Ghana

The first month of the summer, June, is also a hot month in Big Ada, Ghana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.2°C (86.4°F) and 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Temperature

June's average high-temperature stands at a still hot 30.2°C (86.4°F), showing little deviation from May's 33.1°C (91.6°F). Big Ada, in June, witnesses an average low-temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in June is calculated to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged 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 could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In Big Ada, Ghana, the average relative humidity in June is 81%.

Rainfall

In June, in Big Ada, the rain falls for 25.4 days. Throughout June, 127mm (5") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Big Ada, there are 248.2 rainfall days, and 932mm (36.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 30min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of June in Big Ada, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:15 GMT.

Sunshine

In June, the average sunshine in Big Ada, Ghana, is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Big Ada are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during June translates into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.