April weather forecastKingouala, Congo

Weather in April

April, like March, is another hot autumn month in Kingouala, Congo, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.8°C (71.2°F) and 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

Kingouala experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F) in April, closely aligned with March's 31°C (87.8°F). Kingouala, during the month of April, experiences an average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

For most parts of April, the heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In April, in Kingouala, the rain falls for 25.3 days. Throughout April, 136mm (5.35") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kingouala, Congo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 234.2 days and collects up to 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Kingouala, Congo, is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:01 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Kingouala, Congo, is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during April translates into these guidelines:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.