April weather forecastGombele, Ivory Coast

Weather in April

April, the same as March, is another torrid spring month in Gombele, Ivory Coast, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.8°C (96.4°F) and an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

The shift to April signals an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35.8°C (96.4°F), subtly varied from March's 37.2°C (99°F). Gombele registers a prominent dip from daytime highs, with an average of 23.3°C (73.9°F) during the nights of April.

Heat index

During April, the heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 51°C (123.8°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold particular importance 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.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Gombele, the average relative humidity in April is 66%.

Rainfall

In Gombele, Ivory Coast, in April, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 86mm (3.39") of accumulated precipitation. In Gombele, Ivory Coast, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.2 days and collects up to 811mm (31.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 18min.
On the first day of April in Gombele, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:21 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Gombele is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gombele are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.