June weather forecast
Kansas City, MO

June personifies the start of summer in Kansas City. After the showery disposition of May, June swings the city into a freewheeling ambiance. Long, sunny days and warm nights render June ideal for an array of outdoor events. It is during this month when, despite slightly increased humidity levels, residents can immerse themselves in summer festivities. As June concludes, an aura of vacation spreads across the city.

Temperature

In Kansas City, stepping into June brings a temperature increase, moving up from May's warm 75.9°F (24.4°C) to a still moderately hot 84.9°F (29.4°C). An average low-temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C) marks the nights throughout June.

Heat index

For June, the heat index is appraised at a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Kansas City, the average relative humidity in June is 69.2%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Kansas City, Missouri, is June, when the rain falls for 10.2 days and typically aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Kansas City, Missouri, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 14h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of June in Kansas City, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:48 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In June, the average sunshine is 10.2h.

UV index

In Kansas City, the average daily maximum UV index in June is 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 9 during June translates into these guidelines:
Act with caution. Neglecting protection can lead to skin and eye damage in moments. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Apply liberally and reapply a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ every two hours, and promptly after any outdoor workout or a swim.