April weather forecast
Jirapa, Ghana

April, like March, in Jirapa, Ghana, is another fiery hot spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.1°C (80.8°F) and an average high of 39.3°C (102.7°F).

Temperature

April's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still torrid 39.3°C (102.7°F), hardly different from the previous month. The significant decline in Jirapa's temperature, from day to night, averages of 27.1°C (80.8°F) in April.

Heat index

The heat index in April is evaluated at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. 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 essentially critical for children. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 41%.

Rainfall

In Jirapa, during April, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. In Jirapa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.4 days and collects up to 491mm (19.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:22 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 8 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Skin and eyes are vulnerable without protection. Ensure you always take precautions. 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. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.