April weather forecast
Tchalinga, Benin

April, the same as March, is another sweltering spring month in Tchalinga, Benin, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.8°C (76.6°F) and an average high of 38.2°C (100.8°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during April registers at a still fiery hot 38.2°C (100.8°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Despite the hot April days, Tchalinga's nights see an average temperature plunge to a moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Heat index

In April, the average heat index is appraised at a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). Stay mindful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke could follow extended physical effort.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 50%.

Rainfall

In Tchalinga, in April, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.6 rainfall days, and 596mm (23.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:05 WAT.

Sunshine

In Tchalinga, the average sunshine in April is 9.7h.

UV index

February through April, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, an average UV index of 8 transforms into the following instructions:
Skin and eyes are vulnerable without protection. Ensure you always take precautions. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.