April weather forecastMtongwe, Kenya

April

Weather in April

April, like March, is another hot autumn month in Mtongwe, Kenya, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31°C (87.8°F) and 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

As Mtongwe welcomes April, the average high-temperature records at a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. April nights in Mtongwe experience a consistent temperature drop to a moderately hot 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for April is appraised at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Take extra safety measures to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Heatstroke could follow lengthy activity.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Kids frequently ignore the importance of taking a break and rehydrating. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during long-lasting physical activities.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mtongwe, during April, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mtongwe, there are 167.2 rainfall days, and 312mm (12.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Mtongwe is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of April, in Mtongwe, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:17 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Mtongwe is 8.8h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during April translates into the following directions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during April are 31°C (87.8°F) and 25.3°C (77.5°F) respectively. In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 39°C (102.2°F).

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

In Mtongwe, in April, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation.

In April, the average day length in Mtongwe, Kenya, is 12h and 1min.

On the first day of April in Mtongwe, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:17 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in April in Mtongwe is 8.8h.

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mtongwe.

In Mtongwe, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M April M J J A S O N D

Mar

April

May

Average high temperature

31.6°C

31°C

29.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.2km/h

17.6km/h

22.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.4

9.9

9.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Mtongwe, Kenya

Average high temperature in April: 31°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27.3°C).

Average low temperature in April: 25.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22°C).

Average pressure in April
Mtongwe, Kenya

Average pressure in April: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Mtongwe, Kenya

Average wind speed in April: 16.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (23.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in April
Mtongwe, Kenya

Average humidity in April: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, May, September, October, November and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in April
Mtongwe, Kenya

Average rainfall in April: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (48mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (10mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Mtongwe, Kenya

Average rainfall days in April: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

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

Average daylight in April: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

Average sunshine in April: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in April
Mtongwe, Kenya

Average sunshine days in April: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7 days).

Average UV index in April
Mtongwe, Kenya

Average UV index in April: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in April
Mtongwe, Kenya

Average cloud cover in April: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in April
Mtongwe, 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).