April weather forecast
Dodori, Kenya

April, the same as March, in Dodori, Kenya, is a hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.7°C (80.1°F) and max 31.1°C (88°F).

Temperature

The arrival of April sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.1°C (88°F), hardly diverging from March's 31.3°C (88.3°F). Dodori observes a slightly reduced average nighttime temperature of 26.7°C (80.1°F) during April.

Heat index

During April, the heat index is estimated at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In Dodori, the average relative humidity in April is 76%.

Rainfall

In Dodori, in April, it is raining for 21.7 days, with typically 84mm (3.31") of accumulated precipitation. In Dodori, during the entire year, the rain falls for 192.5 days and collects up to 641mm (25.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:14 EAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Dodori. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.