June ushers in the summer season in
Dongducheon,
South Korea, with high heat and mounting humidity levels. Notably, this is the first month when temperatures soar above 27.6°C, which indicates summer is in full swing. Rainfall increases, with June seeing significant levels of precipitation, signaling the onset of monsoon season. With longer daylight hours, residents and visitors can engage in outdoor activities despite the hot weather. Thus, the weather in June is characterized by hot days, humid nights, and frequent rain―typical of a South Korean summer.
Temperature
As
May gives way to June, the average high-temperature displays a slight ascent, adjusting from 23.9°C to a still moderately hot 27.6°C. An average temperature of 16.3°C is recorded in Dongducheon during the nights in June.
Heat index
Throughout June, the heat index is appraised at a tropical 30°C. Fatigue might occur with continuous exposure and activity, potentially causing heat cramps.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in June in Dongducheon is 69.8%.
Rainfall
In Dongducheon, during June, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 143mm of precipitation. In Dongducheon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.4 days and collects up to 1503mm of precipitation.
Daylight
The month with the longest days in Dongducheon is June, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of June, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 19:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 19:58 KST.
Sunshine
In Dongducheon, the average sunshine in June is 6.1h.