April weather forecastDagbaboua, Ivory Coast

Weather in April

April, the same as March, is another fiery hot spring month in Dagbaboua, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature varying between 35.3°C (95.5°F) and 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Temperature

April's climate shows a minor adjustment in average high-temperatures to a still torrid 35.3°C (95.5°F) from March's 35.6°C (96.1°F). Dagbaboua encounters a significant temperature differential, with an average low-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F) during April nights.

Heat index

April's heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 55°C (131°F). Warning: These weather conditions are identified as extremely risky, heatstroke is imminent.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Dagbaboua is 75%.

Rainfall

In Dagbaboua, during April, the rain falls for 22.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 218.7 rainfall days, and 845mm (33.27") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of April, in Dagbaboua, Ivory Coast, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:33 GMT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Dagbaboua is 8.7h.

UV index

January through April, November and 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 ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during April translates into these guidelines:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. 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. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.