April weather forecast
Tonkolele, Sierra Leone

April, like March, in Tonkolele, Sierra Leone, is a very hot spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24°C (75.2°F) and 37.7°C (99.9°F).

Temperature

Entering April, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still very hot 37.7°C (99.9°F), exhibiting a minimal shift from March's 38.4°C (101.1°F). In stark contrast to the day's heat, the temperature in Tonkolele dips to an average of 24°C (75.2°F) during April nights.

Heat index

For April, the heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are held as exceedingly treacherous, as heatstroke is a clear threat.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. 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.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 63%.

Rainfall

In Tonkolele, in April, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation. In Tonkolele, during the entire year, the rain falls for 225.8 days and collects up to 1471mm (57.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Tonkolele is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of April in Tonkolele, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:56 GMT.

Sunshine

In Tonkolele, the average sunshine in April is 9h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Tonkolele. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in April converts into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. 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. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.