April weather forecast
Bayakh, Senegal

April, like March, in Bayakh, Senegal, is another torrid spring month, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°C (97.7°F) and 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Temperature

Bayakh marks the onset of April with an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 36.5°C (97.7°F), a subtle shift from March's 36°C (96.8°F). In Bayakh, the nighttime chill during April is a clear shift from the day's highs, with an average of 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Heat index

Throughout April, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Bayakh, Senegal, the average relative humidity in April is 41%.

Rainfall

April is the last month it rains. During 1.4 rainfall days, in April, Bayakh aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Bayakh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 47.2 days and collects up to 182mm (7.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Bayakh is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of April in Bayakh, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 19:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:25 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Bayakh is 9.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during April leads to these advisories:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.