April weather forecast
Mapotea, Kenya

April, the same as March, in Mapotea, Kenya, is a hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.8°C (78.4°F) and max 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

Mapotea sees the arrival of April with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), indicating a subtle variation from March. In April, Mapotea's nights cool slightly to a consistent average temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

April's average heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 75%.

Rainfall

In April, in Mapotea, the rain falls for 20.9 days. Throughout April, 67mm (2.64") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mapotea, 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 Mapotea, Kenya, is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of April in Mapotea, Kenya, 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 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 in Mapotea. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
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. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.