April weather forecast
Sarh, Chad

April ushers in the onset of the rain in Sarh. Notably, rainfall jumps from 10mm (0.39") in the previous month to 37mm (1.46"). A blend of relatively high humidity and increasing daylight hours combine to create a sauna-like atmosphere. Despite the surge in rain, the sunshine maintains a near-constant presence in the sky. While the rain provides a reprieve from the heat, it also gives the cityscape a fresh, revitalizing outlook.

Temperature

April in Sarh records an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 38.5°C (101.3°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. The average low-temperature of 24.7°C (76.5°F) in April in Sarh represents a significant drop from the daily high.

Heat index

Throughout April, the heat index is estimated at a burning hot 50°C (122°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. 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. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 50%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout April, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 86 rainfall days, and 969mm (38.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 17:57 WAT.

Sunshine

In Sarh, the average sunshine in April is 7.9h.