April weather forecastPassagon, Benin

Weather in April

April, the same as March, is another sweltering spring month in Passagon, Benin, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.3°C (97.3°F) and 25.1°C (77.2°F).

Temperature

The start of April marks an average high-temperature of a still torrid 36.3°C (97.3°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in March. Passagon reports an average low-temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F) during the nights of April.

Heat index

For April, the heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 54°C (129.2°F). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Passagon, the average relative humidity in April is 68%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout April, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 207.1 rainfall days, and 739mm (29.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:00 WAT.

Sunshine

In Passagon, Benin, the average sunshine in April is 9.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Passagon is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during April translates into the following directions:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.