April weather forecast
Poundzou, Congo

April, the same as March, in Poundzou, Congo, is another tropical autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.9°C (87.6°F) and an average low of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

April's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F), showing a minute difference from March's 31.3°C (88.3°F). Throughout the nights in April, an average low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) is noted.

Heat index

The heat index value during April is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is vital to stay hydrated, particularly during lengthy physical exercises.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 85%.

Rainfall

In Poundzou, during April, the rain falls for 25.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 122mm (4.8") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Poundzou, there are 228.5 rainfall days, and 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of April in Poundzou, Congo, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:03 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during April, leads to the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.