April weather forecast
Kien, Burkina Faso

April, the same as March, is another fiery hot spring month in Kien, Burkina Faso, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.3°C (102.7°F) and 27.1°C (80.8°F).

Temperature

As Kien welcomes April, the average high-temperature is noted at a still very hot 39.3°C (102.7°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Kien witnesses a consistent, sharp contrast from the daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 27.1°C (80.8°F) throughout April.

Heat index

In April, the average heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. 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 particularly important for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kien, during April, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. In Kien, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.4 days and collects up to 491mm (19.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kien, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of April in Kien, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:27 GMT.

Sunshine

In Kien, the average sunshine in April is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 8 during April leads to these instructions:
Remember to safeguard yourself. Rapid damage can occur to skin and eyes without protection. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.