April weather forecastAkroso, Ghana

Weather in April

April, like March, is another hot spring month in Akroso, Ghana, with an average temperature varying between 34.6°C (94.3°F) and 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Temperature

The start of April sees the average high-temperature at a still tropical 34.6°C (94.3°F), showing little difference from March's 34.7°C (94.5°F). Throughout the April nights, Akroso encounters a low-temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Heat index

For most parts of April, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 52°C (125.6°F). Stay mindful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke could follow extended physical effort.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In April, in Akroso, the rain falls for 24.3 days. Throughout April, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 282.6 rainfall days, and 1104mm (43.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:09 GMT.

Sunshine

April has the most sunshine of the year in Akroso, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Akroso. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during April leads to these instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.