April weather forecastFumso, Ghana

Weather in April

April, like March, in Fumso, Ghana, is another sweltering spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.4°C (74.1°F) and max 35.7°C (96.3°F).

Temperature

The onset of April brings an average high-temperature of a still very hot 35.7°C (96.3°F), nearly matching the March temperature. Fumso in April observes a sharp transition from the daytime heat, falling to an average low of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Heat index

April's mean heat index is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 57°C (134.6°F). Warning: These weather conditions are held as extremely risky, with imminent heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 76%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 24 days. Throughout April, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is accumulated. In Fumso, during the entire year, the rain falls for 283.8 days and collects up to 1039mm (40.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Fumso is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:13 GMT.

Sunshine

In Fumso, the average sunshine in April is 9.3h.

UV index

January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Fumso. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During April, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.