June weather forecast
Gaoua, Burkina Faso

June in Gaoua signifies a reprieve in rainfall while maintaining persistently high temperatures. This month also features longer daylight hours and fewer sunshine days, indirectly contributing to the city's humidity. With succulent landscapes and the subsiding rain, the city presents a much more accessible environment than the preceding month. The progression towards July, however, hints at the resurgence of heavy rainfall and a considerable increase in humidity. In essence, the climatic disposition of Gaoua in June serves as the calm before the subsequent monsoonal storm.

Temperature

June's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35.5°C (95.9°F), hardly different from the previous month. During the month of June, the temperature falls to an average of 24.6°C (76.3°F).

Heat index

June's mean heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in June is 59%.

Rainfall

In Gaoua, in June, during 13.1 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gaoua, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.4 days and collects up to 491mm (19.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 42min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of June, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:38 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in June is 11.4h.

UV index

In Gaoua, the average daily maximum UV index in June is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in June translates into the following instructions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.