April weather forecast
Matoumbou, Congo

April, the same as March, in Matoumbou, Congo, is another hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31°C (87.8°F) and min 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

April's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. In Matoumbou, the average temperature during the nights of April drops to an agreeable 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

In April, the heat index is appraised at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Matoumbou is 80%.

Rainfall

In Matoumbou, in April, it is raining for 25.7 days, with typically 123mm (4.84") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Matoumbou, there are 243.1 rainfall days, and 1109mm (43.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:57 WAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, March through May, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in April leads to these recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.