April weather forecast
Seguela, Ivory Coast

April keeps up the pace with March and continues the weather trend. Little reprieve comes in the form of temperature, with only marginal variation from the previous month. A noteworthy weather feature is the considerable amount of rainfall at 148mm (5.83"), spread across 26 days. Additionally, the cloud coverage rises to 52%, ensuing frequent overcast conditions. Decreased sunshine hours and shorter daylight puts April in a more grayish hue as compared to previous months.

Temperature

Seguela signifies an average high-temperature of a still hot 33°C (91.4°F) in April, closely mirroring the 33.4°C (92.1°F) of March. During the nights in April, an average low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F) is observed.

Heat index

In April, the average heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 79%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 26 days. Throughout April, 148mm (5.83") of precipitation is accumulated. In Seguela, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.6 days and collects up to 1604mm (63.15") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Seguela, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:36 GMT.

Sunshine

In Seguela, the average sunshine in April is 8.4h.

UV index

In Seguela, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in April converts into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.