April weather forecastNdome, Kenya

Weather in April

April, like March, in Ndome, Kenya, is a moderately hot autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.4°C (68.7°F) and an average high of 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

March's transformation into April witnesses an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), noting a minor change from the preceding month. Ndome, during the month of April, experiences an average low-temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F).

Heat index

April's average heat index is appraised at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. 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 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In April, in Ndome, the rain falls for 26.5 days. Throughout April, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 180.9 rainfall days, and 733mm (28.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ndome, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:23 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. 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 UV index of 6 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.