June weather forecast
Pirada, Guinea-Bissau

Pirada's weather in June marks a transition into more humid conditions, as the monsoon currents begin gaining strength. Puffy clouds dominate the sky for 23% of the time, enveloping the city under their opaque veil, after weeks of unrelenting sunshine. Wind speed escalates slightly, producing a refreshing breeze throughout the day. The month records a significant jump in rainfall with a hefty volume of 38mm (1.5"). Even as cooling conditions continue, fever temperatures do not back down, recording a high of 39.6°C (103.3°F)

Temperature

The high-temperature average in June for Pirada is a torrid 39.6°C (103.3°F), staying closely aligned with May's conditions. Pirada registers a marked temperature plunge to a warm 25.7°C (78.3°F) during the cool June nights.

Heat index

The average heat index in June is evaluated at a blazing hot 54°C (129.2°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In June, the average relative humidity is 51%.

Rainfall

In June, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout June, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pirada, Guinea-Bissau, there are 107.8 rainfall days, and 540mm (21.26") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

June has the longest days of the year in Pirada, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of June, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:26 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in June in Pirada, Guinea-Bissau, is 9.5h.

UV index

March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Pirada. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 8 during June morphs into the following directions:
Being careless can result in skin and eye damage. Always take the necessary safety measures. 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. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.