June weather forecastWula, Sierra Leone

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is still a hot month in Wula, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.6°C (72.7°F) and 31.2°C (88.2°F).

Temperature

The start of June involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a tropical 34.3°C (93.7°F) in May to a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F). During the nights in June, the temperature averages to a pleasant 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Heat index

In June, the average heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in June is 87%.

Rainfall

In Wula, during June, the rain falls for 26.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 152mm (5.98") of precipitation. In Wula, during the entire year, the rain falls for 228.1 days and collects up to 1418mm (55.83") of precipitation.

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 06:31 and sunset at 19:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:14 GMT.

Sunshine

In Wula, the average sunshine in June is 5.9h.

UV index

In June, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in June translates into the following instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.