June weather forecast
Prattville, AL

June in Prattville, Alabama, is the advent of the summer season. The city basks under the sun for an average of 14.3 daylight hours a day. The mild wind speeds of 5mph (8km/h) offer some respite from the high temperatures, making outdoor activities still pleasant. Descending into July, the weather becomes even hotter, but with marginally lower sunlight hours and an increase in rainy days, which helps keep the temperatures down.

Temperature

Prattville's transition into June is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a moderately hot 83.5°F (28.6°C) in May to a tropical 90.1°F (32.3°C). Prattville, in June, witnesses an average low-temperature of 70°F (21.1°C).

Heat index

In June, the average heat index is computed to be a blistering 107.6°F (42°C). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Youngsters frequently overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is an advanced sign of dehydration - thereby highlighting the importance of keeping hydrated, particularly during long physical activities.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Prattville, the average relative humidity in June is 72%.

Rainfall

In June, the rain falls for 16.9 days. Throughout June, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Prattville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.8 days and collects up to 38.74" (984mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 14h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of June, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

June has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.

UV index

June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Prattville. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In June, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.