April weather forecast
Jomo, Ghana

April, the same as March, in Jomo, Ghana, is another hot spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.3°C (79.3°F) and 31.1°C (88°F).

Temperature

April is the warmest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 31.1°C (88°F) and as low as 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Heat index

In April, the heat index is computed to be an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Apply extra caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke might occur with long-duration activity.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In Jomo, the average relative humidity in April is 78%.

Rainfall

In Jomo, in April, it is raining for 20.4 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 268.5 rainfall days, and 987mm (38.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Jomo, Ghana, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:13 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Jomo, Ghana, are April and May, with an average of 10h 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 Jomo. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in April interprets into the following advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.