June weather forecastGuète, Senegal

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is also a fiery hot month in Guète, Senegal, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.5°C (103.1°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

The ushering in of June brings an average high-temperature of a sweltering 39.5°C (103.1°F), closely mirroring the 41.4°C (106.5°F) of May. From the height of daytime heat, the temperature in Guète, Senegal, recedes to an average of 23.5°C (74.3°F) at night during June.

Heat index

The average heat index in June is calculated to be a burning hot 53°C (127.4°F). Alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely to occur. Prolonged exertion can lead to heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. 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 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. 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. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In Guète, the average relative humidity in June is 50%.

Rainfall

In Guète, during June, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Guète, there are 68 rainfall days, and 285mm (11.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 0min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of June in Guète, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:38 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in June is 9.8h.

UV index

April through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Guète, Senegal. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In June, an average UV index of 8 transforms into the following instructions:
Remember to safeguard yourself. Rapid damage can occur to skin and eyes without protection. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.