April weather forecast
Kankossa, Mauritania

April

Weather in April

April brings with it the quest for shade, as temperatures touch a scorching 40.6°C (105.1°F) in Kankossa, Mauritania. In the transition from March, the increasing heat is drastically noticeable. The pressure slumps further as the month progresses, resulting in the days feeling hotter and more unbearable. Fortunately, the rainfall amount remains minimal, barring a few showers here and there. Despite heat, the month offers ample sunshine and clear weather, a visual delight for visitors.

Temperature

As March gives way to April, the average high-temperature displays a slight ascent, adjusting from a torrid 37.2°C (99°F) to a blistering 40.6°C (105.1°F). Compared to daytime temperatures, Kankossa's temperature drops significantly, averaging a moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F) during the nights of April.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 14%.

Rainfall

In Kankossa, in April, it is raining for 1.9 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 39.7 rainfall days, and 116mm (4.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 30min.
On the first day of April in Kankossa, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 19:04 GMT.

Sunshine

April, June and October, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In April, an average UV index of 8 transforms into the following instructions:
Always stay safe. Unprotected skin and eyes can get damaged rapidly. 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. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in April?
In Kankossa, in April, the average high-temperature is 40.6°C (105.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 24.5°C (76.1°F).
What is the least humid month?
March and April, with an average relative humidity of 14%, are the least humid months.
What is the average humidity in April?
In April, the average relative humidity is 14%.
How much does it rain in April?
In Kankossa, during April, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in April in Kankossa?
The average day length in April is 12h and 30min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in April?
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 19:04 GMT.
What is the month with the most sunshine?
The months with the most sunshine are April, June and October, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in April?
In Kankossa, the average sunshine duration in April is 9.9h.
What is the UV index intensity in April?
The average daily maximum UV index in April is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average high temperature in April: 40.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are May and June (42.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 24.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (30.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°C).

Average pressure in April
Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average pressure in April: 1009mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average wind speed in April: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11km/h).

Average humidity in April
Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average humidity in April: 14%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (44%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (14%).

Average rainfall in April
Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall in April: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (63mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall days in April: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.1 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are April, June and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are August and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in April
Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average sunshine days in April: 28.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (17.5 days).

Average UV index in April
Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average UV index in April: 8

The months with the highest UV index are May and June (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in April
Kankossa, Mauritania
  • Average cloud cover in April: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in April
Kankossa, Mauritania
  • 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).

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