April weather forecast
Boutoute, Senegal

April, like March, in Boutoute, Senegal, is another sweltering spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.5°C (72.5°F) and an average high of 38.7°C (101.7°F).

Temperature

Boutoute sees the highest average temperatures during the months of March and April, peaking at 38.7°C (101.7°F).

Heat index

For April, the heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Stay alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a likely outcome of ongoing activity.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In Boutoute, the average relative humidity in April is 40%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Boutoute is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of April, in Boutoute, Senegal, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:19 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 in Boutoute are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during April translates into the following guidance:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. 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. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.