April weather forecastBengoni, Kenya

Weather in April

April, like March, is another hot autumn month in Bengoni, Kenya, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.8°C (78.4°F) and an average high of 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

Bengoni notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F) in April, displaying minor variation from March. Bengoni's April nights witness minimal differential from the daytime temperatures, with averages of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

During April, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Bengoni, the average relative humidity in April is 75%.

Rainfall

In Bengoni, in April, it is raining for 20.9 days, with typically 67mm (2.64") of accumulated precipitation. In Bengoni, Kenya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 211.8 days and collects up to 587mm (23.11") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Bengoni is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of April in Bengoni, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:19 EAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Bengoni is 8.7h.

UV index

January through June, August through 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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in April translates into these instructions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.