June weather forecast
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

June in Anuradhapura is mildly pleasant compared to the preceding months, with a decline in both temperature and rainfall. The rainfall levels recede to 20mm (0.79"), marking the beginning of a relatively drier phase. The month brings a noticeable respite from the previously raging tropical heat, with the temperature settling. The climate and weather patterns visible in June are mirrored in the rest of the summer months. As June rolls out, the humidity and heat set their course towards stabilizing in July.

Temperature

The shift into June reveals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.8°C (91°F), closely mirroring May's climate. Anuradhapura witnesses an average low-temperature of 25.4°C (77.7°F) throughout the month of June.

Heat index

June's mean heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Mind: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke can develop with continued physical activity.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in June is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is June, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically collects 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of June in Anuradhapura, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:30 +0530.

Sunshine

In Anuradhapura, the average sunshine in June is 9.9h.

UV index

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during June morphs into the following directions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.