June weather forecastAberdeen, Sierra Leone

Weather in June

June, in Aberdeen, Sierra Leone, is characterized by intense rainfall. Despite being midway through the year, it emulates typical monsoon weather patterns. High relative humidity levels attest to the air's saturated state and the propensity of rain. The proliferation of clouds adds to the grey and misty ambiance of the city. An interesting observation about June is that despite the clouds' parade and the heavy downpour, the average visibility remains high.

Temperature

June brings a marginal elevation to a warm 29.3°C (84.7°F) from May's 30.7°C (87.3°F) in Aberdeen's average high-temperatures. June nights witness a slight temperature decrease, averaging at a still moderately hot 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in June is evaluated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant 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.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In June, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Aberdeen, during June, the rain falls for 27.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 199mm (7.83") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Aberdeen, there are 205.9 rainfall days, and 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 12h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of June, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:15 GMT.

Sunshine

In Aberdeen, the average sunshine in June is 6.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during June translates into the following guidance:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.