April weather forecast
Akpessékro, Ivory Coast

April, the same as March, is another sweltering spring month in Akpessékro, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.1°C (97°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

Akpessékro's shift into April sets the average high-temperature at a still fiery hot 36.1°C (97°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from March's 36.3°C (97.3°F). In Akpessékro, the nighttime temperature registers a significant drop from daytime peaks to an average of 23.3°C (73.9°F) in April.

Heat index

During April, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are treated as highly risky, with approaching heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. 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 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In Akpessékro, the average relative humidity in April is 72%.

Rainfall

In April, in Akpessékro, the rain falls for 23.5 days. Throughout April, 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is accumulated. In Akpessékro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 237.8 days and collects up to 883mm (34.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of April, in Akpessékro, Ivory Coast, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:29 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.1h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in April interprets into the following advice:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.