April weather forecastBabakaha, Ivory Coast

Weather in April

April, like March, in Babakaha, Ivory Coast, is another torrid spring month, with an average temperature varying between 37°C (98.6°F) and 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a still very hot 37°C (98.6°F) marks April, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in March. In April, the average low-temperature records at a warm 25.2°C (77.4°F) during the nights.

Heat index

April's mean heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Remain alert: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Extended effort can lead to heatstroke.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 51%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout April, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is accumulated. In Babakaha, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.9 days and collects up to 688mm (27.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Babakaha, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:32 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Babakaha is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through April, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 8 during April translates into these guidelines:
Immediate care is essential; skin and eyes can be harmed in no time without it. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.