April weather forecast
Empada, Guinea-Bissau

April, like March, in Empada, Guinea-Bissau, is another torrid spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.8°C (69.4°F) and 39.5°C (103.1°F).

Temperature

Empada, Guinea-Bissau, experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a very hot 39.5°C (103.1°F) with the onset of April, maintaining near parity with March's 40.2°C (104.4°F). Compared to daytime temperatures, Empada's temperature drops significantly, averaging a pleasant 20.8°C (69.4°F) during the nights of April.

Heat index

Throughout April, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 53°C (127.4°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Empada, the average relative humidity in April is 50%.

Rainfall

In Empada, during April, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.7 rainfall days, and 868mm (34.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Empada is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 19:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:14 GMT.

Sunshine

In Empada, Guinea-Bissau, the average sunshine in April is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Empada are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.