April weather forecastMlegwa, Kenya

Weather in April

April, like March, in Mlegwa, Kenya, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 29.3°C (84.7°F) and 20.4°C (68.7°F).

Temperature

April's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. April in Mlegwa sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 20.4°C (68.7°F).

Heat index

April's average heat index is estimated at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Mlegwa, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

Rainfall

In Mlegwa, in April, it is raining for 26.5 days, with typically 129mm (5.08") of accumulated precipitation. In Mlegwa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.9 days and collects up to 733mm (28.86") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:23 EAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Mlegwa is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. The months with the lowest UV index in Mlegwa are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in April, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.