April weather forecastShama Junction, Ghana

Weather in April

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

Temperature

The highest temperatures are recorded in April, with averages reaching a high of 31.1°C (88°F) and a low of 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Heat index

During April, the heat index is appraised at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. 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. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F), April is the month with the warmest seawater.
Note: Water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are regarded as highly pleasant, making all water activities enjoyable without any discomfort over long durations.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of April in Shama Junction, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:12 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Shama Junction, 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 Shama Junction. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during April morphs into the following directions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Caution! The mirror effect of sand and water ups the UV radiation strength.