April weather forecast
Basoko, Democratic Republic of Congo

The weather pattern in April is much like March's, with high temperatures and high rainfall. The abundance of precipitation contributes to making April a particularly humid month in Basoko. The weather is splendid for indoor activities or exploring the rain forests in the early morning when temperatures are more bearable. Visibility tends to reduce due to the significant increase in cloud cover. Surpassing March, rainfall in April increases to 122mm (4.8"), maintaining its status as one of the wettest months of the year.

Temperature

The commencement of April notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. Basoko usually reports an average low-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F) during the month of April.

Heat index

April's heat index is appraised at a blistering 44°C (111.2°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In Basoko, the average relative humidity in April is 76%.

Rainfall

In Basoko, in April, it is raining for 23.3 days, with typically 122mm (4.8") of accumulated precipitation. In Basoko, during the entire year, the rain falls for 262.8 days and collects up to 1177mm (46.34") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Basoko, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

Daylight

In Basoko, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of April, in Basoko, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:27 CAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, March, April, July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during April translates into the following directions:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.