June weather forecast
Mapaki, Sierra Leone

June carries forward with the momentum of May, further immersing Mapaki in the rains. The increasingly obscure sun gives way to overcast skies and frequent showers, occasionally accompanied by a brief gust of wind. As the city trudges along its monsoon journey, July awaits with an upswing in rainfall and a continued decline in sunshine. A monthly rainfall sum of 160mm (6.3") underlines June as a rain-dominant period. For residents and visitors alike, the season sparks a sense of tranquility as it washes over Mapaki's land.

Temperature

June sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a tropical 34.3°C (93.7°F) in May to a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F). Mapaki experiences a steady low-temperature of 22.6°C (72.7°F) throughout June.

Heat index

For June, the heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In June, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Mapaki, in June, during 27.9 rainfall days, 160mm (6.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mapaki, Sierra Leone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 225.8 days and collects up to 1471mm (57.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

June has the longest days of the year in Mapaki, with an average of 12h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of June, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:10 GMT.

Sunshine

In June, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in June in Mapaki is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during June, leads to the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. 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. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.