April weather forecastMoloundou, Cameroon

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in Moloundou, Cameroon, is another tropical spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.9°C (93°F) and min 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Temperature

On the advent of April, Moloundou's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still hot 33.9°C (93°F) from March's 34.8°C (94.6°F). In the month of April, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Heat index

April's heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). Precaution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are possible. Heatstroke is a serious risk with continued exertion.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. 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.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Moloundou, during April, the rain falls for 23.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 254.7 rainfall days, and 1034mm (40.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Moloundou is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:02 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Moloundou is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in April leads to these guidelines:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.