April weather forecastMbankomo, Cameroon

April

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in Mbankomo, Cameroon, is another tropical spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.5°C (68.9°F) and 31.1°C (88°F).

Temperature

April's presence marks an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.1°C (88°F), subtly varied from March's 32.2°C (90°F). Mbankomo reports a consistent average low-temperature of 20.5°C (68.9°F) throughout April nights.

Heat index

For April, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 43°C (109.4°F). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Mbankomo, in April, it is raining for 27.6 days, with typically 133mm (5.24") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 270.8 rainfall days, and 1144mm (45.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:19 WAT.

Sunshine

In Mbankomo, the average sunshine in April is 7.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in April, converts into the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. 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. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

April temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.1°C (88°F) and a low-temperature of 20.5°C (68.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in April is computed to be 43°C (109.4°F).

In Mbankomo, the average relative humidity in April is 84%.

In April, the rain falls for 27.6 days. Throughout April, 133mm (5.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Mbankomo, the average day length in April is 12h and 12min.

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:19 WAT.

In Mbankomo, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.8h.

In Mbankomo, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Mbankomo, Cameroon

  • Average high temperature in April: 31.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (32.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (26.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 20.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (20.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (19.3°C).

Average pressure in April
Mbankomo, Cameroon

  • Average pressure in April: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Mbankomo, Cameroon

  • Average wind speed in April: 4.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (5.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May and November (3.8km/h).

Average humidity in April
Mbankomo, Cameroon

  • Average humidity in April: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (70%).

Average rainfall in April
Mbankomo, Cameroon

  • Average rainfall in April: 133mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (198mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (20mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Mbankomo, Cameroon

  • Average rainfall days in April: 27.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (29.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.4 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Mbankomo, Cameroon

  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in April
Mbankomo, Cameroon

  • Average sunshine days in April: 1.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (1 days).

Average UV index in April
Mbankomo, Cameroon

  • Average UV index in April: 6

The months with the highest UV index are February and March (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in April
Mbankomo, Cameroon

  • Average cloud cover in April: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in April
Mbankomo, Cameroon

  • Average visibility in April: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (5km).