June weather forecastGalibi, Suriname

Weather in June

In the heart of the year, June experiences a slight easing off from the heavy rainfall of May. Weather patterns tend to stabilize, and rainfall slightly drops to 135mm (5.31"). While there's a substantive amount of sunlight, the days remain mostly cloudy, reflective of Suriname's tropical monsoon climate. Despite a bit of a dip in wind speed, the weather remains essentially warm and humid throughout the month.

Temperature

Galibi, Suriname, indicates an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.5°C (85.1°F) in June, matching the previous month's conditions. Galibi's average low-temperature for the month of June records at an agreeable 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in June is evaluated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

June is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In June, the rain falls for 25.6 days. Throughout June, 135mm (5.31") of precipitation is accumulated. In Galibi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 253 days and collects up to 878mm (34.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 24min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of June, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:53 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in June is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Galibi are January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in June converts into the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.