April weather forecast
Bouar, Central African Republic

As Bouar moves into April, the wet season's grip strengthens. The rainfall nearly doubles to 78mm, from the previous month, showcasing the typical features of a tropical climate. An observed growth in cloud cover and diminished visibility further signify this. Challenging the heat, the wind speeds slightly increase to 7.4km/h, providing a much-needed sense of relief to the citizens. Moreover, the daylight hours stay longer making outdoor activities challenging during peak afternoon hours.

Temperature

Bouar's April showcases an average high-temperature of a hot 32.9°C, hardly distinct from March's 35.1°C. In April, the recorded average low-temperature in Bouar, of 20.1°C, exhibits a significant fall from the daytime highs.

Heat index

The average heat index in April is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C. Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

In Bouar, in April, during 20.6 rainfall days, 78mm of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 215.9 rainfall days, and 1158mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Bouar is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of April in Bouar, Central African Republic, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:04 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is April, with an average of 11.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Bouar is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.