June weather forecast
Drake Forest, TN

The first month of the summer, June, is a tropical month in Drake Forest, Tennessee, with an average temperature ranging between min 63.9°F (17.7°C) and max 86.4°F (30.2°C).

Temperature

June's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from May's warm 78.6°F (25.9°C) to a hot 86.4°F (30.2°C). Nightly average temperatures in June reveal a significant dip from daytime highs in Drake Forest, registering a consistent an enjoyable 63.9°F (17.7°C).

Heat index

June's heat index is estimated at a torrid 98.6°F (37°C). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In June, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Drake Forest, during June, the rain falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. In Drake Forest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 40.35" (1025mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Drake Forest, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 14h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:49 pm. On the last day of June, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:58 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Drake Forest are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in June converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.