June weather forecastMadurai, India

Weather in June

June is the doorway to the monsoon season and the weather starts transitioning with an increase in the number of rainfall days. Despite a marginal dip in daytime temperatures, nights remain relatively hot. Rainfall patterns reveal copious showers interspersed with dry periods. A slight upsurge in wind speed from the previous months also marks the advancing monsoon. Overall, the weather is a blend of short, hot, wet periods accentuated by calm intervals.

Temperature

June's presence records an average high-temperature of a still very hot 36°C (96.8°F), closely mirroring May's climate. Throughout June, Madurai's nights cool down to an average of 27.3°C (81.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index for June is appraised at an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely to occur. Prolonged exertion can lead to heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. 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 particularly relevant to children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are May through July, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

Rainfall

In Madurai, during June, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Madurai, there are 175.7 rainfall days, and 585mm (23.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 12h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of June in Madurai, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 6:42 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Madurai, India, the average sunshine in June is 11h.

UV index

March through August, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In June, the UV index of 8 transforms into the following advice:
Don't neglect protection; skin and eyes can be burned swiftly if left exposed. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.