April weather forecastMateba, Congo

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in Mateba, Congo, is another hot autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.8°C (73°F) and an average high of 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

April's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F) from March. An average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) is noted during the nights in April.

Heat index

The heat index value during April is estimated at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Stay watchful: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are likely. Ongoing effort may cause heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In Mateba, the average relative humidity in April is 86%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 25.4 days. Throughout April, 131mm (5.16") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 240.9 rainfall days, and 1267mm (49.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:09 WAT.

Sunshine

In Mateba, the average sunshine in April is 7.4h.

UV index

February through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. 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 daily high UV index of 6 during April translates into the following recommendations:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.