April weather forecast
Ensalma, Guinea-Bissau

April, the same as March, is another sweltering spring month in Ensalma, Guinea-Bissau, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.5°C (74.3°F) and 35°C (95°F).

Temperature

April registers an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 35°C (95°F), slightly varied from March's 35.5°C (95.9°F). During April, Ensalma observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

April's average heat index is estimated at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ensalma, during April, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Ensalma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.5 days and collects up to 726mm (28.58") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Ensalma, Guinea-Bissau, is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of April, in Ensalma, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:16 GMT.

Sunshine

March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Ensalma.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ensalma are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Ensalma. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.