April weather forecast
Balonguine, Senegal

April, like March, in Balonguine, Senegal, is another sweltering spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.5°C (72.5°F) and 38.7°C (101.7°F).

Temperature

Balonguine sees its peak of temperatures during March and April, with an average high-temperature of 38.7°C (101.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during April is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Kids frequently ignore the importance of taking a break and rehydrating. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during long-lasting physical activities.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 40%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are April through November. April is the first month it rains in Balonguine. Throughout April, in the average 1.4 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Balonguine, Senegal, there are 107.1 rainfall days, and 617mm (24.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Balonguine, Senegal, is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:20 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during April translates into the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. 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. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.