April weather forecastGrabo, Ivory Coast

Weather in April

April's weather in Grabo presents slight deviations from the former months. The temperatures begin to climb again, reaching up to 30.5°C (86.9°F), accompanied by a consistent rainfall of 87mm (3.43"). Sunshine hours remain unaffected, and daylight hours start peeking through the persistent cloud cover. Though a notch above March, the trails of climate are not drastic. April's end marks a transition phase in Grabo's weather journey.

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and a low of 25.4°C (77.7°F), April stands out as the warmest month in Grabo.

Heat index

In April, the average heat index is evaluated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. When there is abundant moisture in the air, the body's cooling through the evaporation process becomes less effective, leading to the sensation of overheating. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

In Grabo, the average relative humidity in April is 80%.

Rainfall

In Grabo, in April, it is raining for 24.2 days, with typically 87mm (3.43") of accumulated precipitation. In Grabo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 294.8 days and collects up to 1200mm (47.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Grabo, Ivory Coast, is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of April in Grabo, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:35 GMT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.