April weather forecast
Doungou, Congo

April, the same as March, in Doungou, Congo, is a hot autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.8°C (71.2°F) and 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

In April, Doungou's weather conditions record an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), demonstrating little divergence from the preceding month. Doungou's nights in April cool down to an average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

April's heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 85%.

Rainfall

In Doungou, during April, the rain falls for 25.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 136mm (5.35") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 234.2 rainfall days, and 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Doungou is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:59 WAT.

Sunshine

In Doungou, the average sunshine in April is 7.6h.

UV index

January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Doungou. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during April, leads to the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.