April weather forecast
Kpouèbo, Ivory Coast

April, like March, in Kpouèbo, Ivory Coast, is another sweltering spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36°C (96.8°F) and 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Temperature

The initiation of April records an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 36°C (96.8°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. Kpouèbo undergoes a major shift from daytime highs, averaging a warm 23.4°C (74.1°F) during the night in April.

Heat index

The heat index for April is evaluated at a blazing hot 55°C (131°F). Warning: These weather conditions are viewed as exceedingly risky, with heatstroke at hand.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Kpouèbo, the average relative humidity in April is 72%.

Rainfall

In April, in Kpouèbo, the rain falls for 24.3 days. Throughout April, 97mm (3.82") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 252.6 rainfall days, and 936mm (36.85") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kpouèbo, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of April, in Kpouèbo, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:26 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.