April weather forecastKibaka, Congo

Weather in April

April, like March, is another tropical autumn month in Kibaka, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.9°C (87.6°F) and min 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

Kibaka registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F) at the commencement of April, closely related to the preceding month. Throughout April, Kibaka witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

April's average heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Kibaka, the average relative humidity in April is 85%.

Rainfall

In Kibaka, Congo, in April, it is raining for 25.6 days, with typically 122mm (4.8") of accumulated precipitation. In Kibaka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 228.5 days and collects up to 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Kibaka, Congo, is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:02 WAT.

Sunshine

In Kibaka, the average sunshine in April is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kibaka are March, April, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In April, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.