April weather forecast
Akwanga, Nigeria

April, the same as March, is another torrid spring month in Akwanga, Nigeria, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.3°C (99.1°F) and an average low of 26.1°C (79°F).

Temperature

April brings a marginal elevation to a still fiery hot 37.3°C (99.1°F) from March's 39.3°C (102.7°F) in Akwanga's average high-temperatures. During the month of April, an average low-temperature of 26.1°C (79°F) is recorded.

Heat index

For most parts of April, the heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Precaution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are possible. Heatstroke is a serious risk with continued exertion.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Akwanga, Nigeria, is 54%.

Rainfall

In Akwanga, in April, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.7 rainfall days, and 828mm (32.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:36 WAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Akwanga is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Akwanga are February through April, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the average maximum UV index of 8 translates into the following recommendations:
Always stay safe. Unprotected skin and eyes can get damaged rapidly. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.