April weather forecastFaraba, Ivory Coast

Weather in April

April, the same as March, is another fiery hot spring month in Faraba, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.2°C (77.4°F) and max 37°C (98.6°F).

Temperature

Entering April, Faraba's average high-temperature reads a still torrid 37°C (98.6°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. In the month of April, Faraba's average low-temperature falls to a moderately hot 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

April's average heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 extremely vital to babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In Faraba, the average relative humidity in April is 51%.

Rainfall

In Faraba, in April, during 12.4 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.9 rainfall days, and 688mm (27.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:35 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April 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 reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 during April translates into the following recommendations:
Don't neglect protection; skin and eyes can be burned swiftly if left exposed. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.