April weather forecast
Zam, Burkina Faso

April

Weather in April

April is a transitional phase in Zam, Burkina Faso, presenting a broad mix of weather conditions. The temperature often climbs to a peak of 40.8°C (105.4°F), but there is also an increase in rainfall volume (from 2mm (0.08") in March to 4mm (0.16")). There exist moderate wind speeds and pressure nearly identical to the previous month. Compared to the drier March, expect more clouds and slightly less sunshine.

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 40.8°C (105.4°F) and a low of 27.1°C (80.8°F), April is regarded as the warmest month.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 24%.

Rainfall

In Zam, in April, during 5.1 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 77.9 rainfall days, and 310mm (12.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:17 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 11.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 8 in April translates into these instructions:
Ensure safety measures are in place, as skin and eyes are vulnerable to quick damage. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest time of year?
Zam's temperatures tend to reach their peak averages in April, with a high of 40.8°C (105.4°F) and a low of 27.1°C (80.8°F).
How hot is it in April?
In April, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.8°C (105.4°F) and 27.1°C (80.8°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in April?
The average relative humidity in April is 24%.
How many days does it rain in April?
In April, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout April, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in April?
In Zam, the average day length in April is 12h and 25min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in April?
In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:17 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in April?
In Zam, the average sunshine duration in April is 11.5h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in April in Zam?
In Zam, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine
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Average visibility
Average temperature in April
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in April: 40.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (40.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 27.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°C).

Average pressure in April
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in April: 1007.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9km/h).

Average humidity in April
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in April: 24%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (70%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in April
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in April: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (128mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in April: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 11h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in April
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in April: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.2 days).

Average UV index in April
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in April: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and September (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in April
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in April: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in April
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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