June weather forecast
Duke, MS

The first month of the summer, June, is a hot month in Duke, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 70.5°F (21.4°C) and 90.3°F (32.4°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature mildly increases in June, edging from a moderately hot 83.8°F (28.8°C) in May to a tropical 90.3°F (32.4°C). June nights observe an average temperature dip to a pleasant 70.5°F (21.4°C).

Heat index

The heat index for June is evaluated at a blistering 111.2°F (44°C). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in June in Duke, Mississippi, is 75%.

Rainfall

In Duke, in June, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Duke, Mississippi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.8 days and collects up to 23.39" (594mm) 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 June in Duke, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In June, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.