June weather forecastDolores, Guatemala

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is still a tropical month in Dolores, Guatemala, with an average temperature varying between 21.5°C (70.7°F) and 31.1°C (88°F).

Temperature

Dolores starts June with an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.1°C (88°F), a minor shift from May's 32.2°C (90°F). The average temperature drops to a pleasant 21.5°C (70.7°F) during the night in the month of June.

Heat index

In June, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Dolores, the average relative humidity in June is 83%.

Rainfall

In Dolores, in June, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 146mm (5.75") of accumulated precipitation. In Dolores, during the entire year, the rain falls for 260.2 days and collects up to 1135mm (44.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 6min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of June, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 18:34 CST.

Sunshine

In June, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

March, April and June, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in June interprets into the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.