June weather forecastDambo, Nigeria

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is also a hot month in Dambo, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 33.7°C (92.7°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

Dambo's entry into June measures an average high-temperature of a tropical 33.7°C (92.7°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. The low-temperature averages to a moderately hot 23.3°C (73.9°F) during the nights of June.

Heat index

The heat index value for June is estimated at a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In June, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

In Dambo, in June, it is raining for 18.4 days, with typically 95mm (3.74") of accumulated precipitation. In Dambo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.9 days and collects up to 611mm (24.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of June, in Dambo, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:55 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in June is 9.5h.

UV index

In June, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during June translates into the following guidance:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. 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. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.