June weather forecastMaca, Guinea-Bissau

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Maca, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.9°C (100.2°F) and min 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

June reports an average high-temperature of a sweltering 37.9°C (100.2°F), slightly varied from May's 40.5°C (104.9°F). During the nights in June, Maca records a pronounced shift from the daytime warmth, with a consistent average temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

In June, the average heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 53°C (127.4°F). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. 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 'real feel' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In June, the average relative humidity in Maca, Guinea-Bissau, is 57%.

Rainfall

In Maca, in June, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.1 rainfall days, and 654mm (25.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

June has the longest days of the year in Maca, with an average of 12h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of June, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:31 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in June in Maca is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in June is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in June translates into the following instructions:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.