June weather forecastPotiskum, Nigeria

June

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Potiskum, is still a torrid month, with an average temperature varying between 27.8°C (82°F) and 37.6°C (99.7°F).

Temperature

The initiation of June sees an average high-temperature of a torrid 37.6°C (99.7°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. In the month of June, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 27.8°C (82°F).

Heat index

June's average heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Heed: Expect heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continued action may cause heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In Potiskum, Nigeria, the average relative humidity in June is 43%.

Rainfall

In Potiskum, in June, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 72.6 rainfall days, and 286mm (11.26") of precipitation is accumulated.

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 05:50 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of June, in Potiskum, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:43 WAT.

Sunshine

In June, the average sunshine is 11.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 8 in June transforms into the following instructions:
Stay protected; otherwise, skin and eyes can suffer rapid damage. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in June, in Potiskum, is 37.6°C (99.7°F) and the average low-temperature is 27.8°C (82°F). In June, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 44°C (111.2°F).

The average relative humidity in June is 43%.

In Potiskum, during June, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 12h and 48min of daylight.

In Potiskum, the average day length in June is 12h and 48min.

In June, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:43 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in June is 11.8h.

The months with the highest UV index are February through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

In June, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Average high temperature

40°C

37.6°C

34.2°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

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12.1km/h

13.7km/h

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Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

25.6

18.8

11.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in June
Potiskum, Nigeria

Average high temperature in June: 37.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.7°C).

Average low temperature in June: 27.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.6°C).

Average pressure in June
Potiskum, Nigeria

Average pressure in June: 1009.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.1mbar).

Average wind speed in June
Potiskum, Nigeria

Average wind speed in June: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in June
Potiskum, Nigeria

Average humidity in June: 43%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).

Average rainfall in June
Potiskum, Nigeria

Average rainfall in June: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (123mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in June
Potiskum, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in June: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in June /
Average sunshine in June
Potiskum, Nigeria

Average daylight in June: 12h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

Average sunshine in June: 11h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in June
Potiskum, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in June: 18.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.8 days).

Average UV index in June
Potiskum, Nigeria

Average UV index in June: 8

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May and June (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in June
Potiskum, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in June: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in June
Potiskum, Nigeria

Average visibility in June: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (9km).