June weather forecast
Duekoue, Ivory Coast

In June, Duekoue experiences a minor reprieve in rainfall, but the volume remains sizeable. The slight increase in sunshine hours marks the beginning of the transition from the rainy to dry season. Akin to May, the condition remains mostly cloudy, proven by the substantial cloud cover which obscures visibility. Toward the end of June, sunlight starts to filter through the overcast skies occasionally. Consequently, Duekoue residents brace for quite a significant change in the following month’s weather.

Temperature

The transition into June in Duekoue reveals an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.4°C, mirroring a close resemblance to May. During June, Duekoue records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 20.4°C.

Heat index

The heat index for June is appraised at a fiery hot 38°C. Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to 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.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in June is 87%.

Rainfall

In Duekoue, Ivory Coast, in June, it is raining for 27.1 days, with typically 137mm of accumulated precipitation. In Duekoue, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.6 days and collects up to 1604mm of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 30min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Duekoue.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of June, in Duekoue, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:48 GMT.

Sunshine

In Duekoue, the average sunshine in June is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In June, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.