April weather forecast
Loropeni, Burkina Faso

April, like March, in Loropeni, Burkina Faso, is another torrid spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.1°C (80.8°F) and an average high of 39.3°C (102.7°F).

Temperature

The shift to April signals an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 39.3°C (102.7°F), subtly varied from March's 39.7°C (103.5°F). Loropeni sees a large disparity in day to night temperatures in April, with the night temperature dropping to an average of 27.1°C (80.8°F).

Heat index

For most parts of April, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Keep guard: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued activity increases the risk of heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for 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.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In Loropeni, Burkina Faso, the average relative humidity in April is 41%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Loropeni, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:26 GMT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 10.3h.

UV index

February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During April, 8 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Stay protected; otherwise, skin and eyes can suffer rapid damage. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.