April weather forecastIbaka, Nigeria

Weather in April

April, like March, is another hot spring month in Ibaka, Nigeria, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.2°C (88.2°F) and min 24°C (75.2°F).

Temperature

Ibaka, Nigeria, marks the onset of April with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), a subtle shift from March's 31.5°C (88.7°F). April nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index in April is estimated at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Ibaka, in April, it is raining for 26.3 days, with typically 149mm (5.87") of accumulated precipitation. In Ibaka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 310.7 days and collects up to 2138mm (84.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:37 WAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

January, February, April, November and 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in April transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.