April weather forecast
Okpofe, Nigeria

April, like March, is a hot spring month in Okpofe, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.9°C (76.8°F) and 34.3°C (93.7°F).

Temperature

The commencement of April records an average high-temperature of a hot 34.3°C (93.7°F), barely varying from March's 35.3°C (95.5°F). Okpofe, in April, observes a steady average low-temperature of 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Heat index

For most parts of April, the heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 50°C (122°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

In Okpofe, the average relative humidity in April is 74%.

Rainfall

In April, in Okpofe, the rain falls for 23 days. Throughout April, 100mm (3.94") of precipitation is accumulated. In Okpofe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 267.9 days and collects up to 1649mm (64.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:37 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 7.8h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Okpofe. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.