June weather forecast
Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone

The first month of the summer, June, is still a warm month in Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

June records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. A mean low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) is a distinguishing feature of June in Ma-Selo, indicating a slight dip from daytime highs.

Heat index

In June, the average heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Apply extra caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke might occur with long-duration activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in June is 82%.

Rainfall

In Ma-Selo, in June, it is raining for 27.3 days, with typically 199mm (7.83") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 205.9 rainfall days, and 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Ma-Selo is June, with an average of 12h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of June in Ma-Selo, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:13 GMT.

Sunshine

In June, the average sunshine is 6.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone, are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in June translates into the following recommendations:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. 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. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.