June weather forecast
Apopa, El Salvador

June introduces the middle of the year with persistently high rainfall of 179mm (7.05") and peak humidity reaching 80%. Seemingly uninterrupted, temperatures remain stable, ensuring that the weather never entirely swings into the discomfort zone. Despite being one of the wettest months, daylight hours peak, giving an ample window of enjoyment for outdoor enthusiasts. June marks a period of persistent rainfall, high humidity, and peak daylight hours.

Temperature

The commencement of June notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. During June, the temperature in Apopa is averaged to a low of 21.7°C (71.1°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index for June is appraised at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 are of high significance 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 inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In Apopa, the average relative humidity in June is 80%.

Rainfall

In Apopa, during June, the rain falls for 26.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 179mm (7.05") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Apopa, there are 196.7 rainfall days, and 1216mm (47.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Apopa is June, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of June, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:28 CST.

Sunshine

In Apopa, the average sunshine in June is 10.4h.

UV index

May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during June, leads to the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.