April weather forecast
Arthington, Liberia

The city of Arthington in April sees a continuation of the rising humidity from March, marking the march into the wet season in full swing. Rain showers are more frequent, though they do not outstay their welcome. Additionally, the trade winds continue, offering respite amidst the enhanced humidity and rainfall. Although temperatures remain consistent on the high end, the lows find a slight increase. A significant shift in Arthington's weather pattern remolds the city's April atmosphere towards a tropical rainforest's persona.

Temperature

The average high-temperature during April registers at a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Arthington's nocturnal average in April closely mirrors its daytime temperatures, settling at a still warm 26.2°C (79.2°F).

Heat index

April's average heat index is estimated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. 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 of high significance for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Arthington is 80%.

Rainfall

In Arthington, in April, it is raining for 24.1 days, with typically 72mm (2.83") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 298.8 rainfall days, and 1903mm (74.92") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:50 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.