April weather forecastMapenya, Kenya

April

Weather in April

April, like March, is a hot autumn month in Mapenya, Kenya, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.1°C (88°F) and an average low of 26.7°C (80.1°F).

Temperature

The arrival of April brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.1°C (88°F), nearly identical to March's 31.3°C (88.3°F). Mapenya maintains a consistent average nighttime low-temperature of 26.7°C (80.1°F) throughout April.

Heat index

The heat index value for April is appraised at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 76%.

Rainfall

In Mapenya, in April, it is raining for 21.7 days, with typically 84mm (3.31") of accumulated precipitation. In Mapenya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 192.5 days and collects up to 641mm (25.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Mapenya is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of April in Mapenya, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:15 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mapenya, Kenya. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in April translates into the following instructions:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in April, in Mapenya, is 31.1°C (88°F) and the average low-temperature is 26.7°C (80.1°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 40°C (104°F).

The average relative humidity in April is 76%.

In Mapenya, in April, during 21.7 rainfall days, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In April, the average day length in Mapenya, Kenya, is 12h and 4min.

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, in Mapenya, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:15 EAT.

In Mapenya, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.7h.

The months with the highest UV index in Mapenya are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Mapenya.

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Mapenya, Kenya, is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Mapenya, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in April: 31.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 26.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (24°C).

Average pressure in April
Mapenya, Kenya

  • Average pressure in April: 1010.4mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Mapenya, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in April: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (27.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (14.5km/h).

Average humidity in April
Mapenya, Kenya

  • Average humidity in April: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in April
Mapenya, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in April: 84mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (156mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (7mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Mapenya, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in April: 21.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (24.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Mapenya, Kenya

  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in April
Mapenya, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in April: 5.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (4.6 days).

Average UV index in April
Mapenya, Kenya

  • Average UV index in April: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in April
Mapenya, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in April: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in April
Mapenya, Kenya

  • Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).