June weather forecast
Natchez, MS

The onset of June in Natchez, Mississippi, brings the summer in full swing. Rising mercury levels touch a scorching 89.2°F (31.8°C), bringing about changes in lifestyle and daily routines to adapt to the hot weather. Despite the soaring temperatures, the rain gauges record a seasonal low of 2.99" (76mm). The averted rainfall is taken over by the longest daylight hours of the year making June a truly warm month. Nevertheless, June maintains the charm of summer with sunlit days and sultry evenings.

Temperature

With the transition into June, Natchez experiences a subtle uplift in average high-temperatures, adjusting from a moderately hot 82.9°F (28.3°C) in May to a tropical 89.2°F (31.8°C). In June, Natchez records an average nighttime temperature of 71.1°F (21.7°C).

Heat index

The heat index in June is evaluated at a scorching 107.6°F (42°C). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In June, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Natchez, in June, during 16.3 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Natchez, there are 168.8 rainfall days, and 37.52" (953mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Natchez is June, with an average of 14h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of June, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is June, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Natchez, Mississippi. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In June, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.