June weather forecast
Punta Gorda, FL

The first month of the summer, June, is still a hot month in Punta Gorda, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 89.2°F (31.8°C) and 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of June, the average high-temperature registers at a still tropical 89.2°F (31.8°C), subtly different from May's 87.3°F (30.7°C). In Punta Gorda, the nighttime temperature averages to a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C) during June.

Heat index

For June, the heat index is evaluated at a scorching 107.6°F (42°C). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. 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 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In June, the average relative humidity in Punta Gorda is 75%.

Rainfall

In Punta Gorda, in June, during 23.8 rainfall days, 4.65" (118mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Punta Gorda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.8 days and collects up to 29.37" (746mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 48min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Punta Gorda, Florida.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of June, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In June, the average sunshine in Punta Gorda, Florida, is 10.5h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Punta Gorda, Florida. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In June, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.