April weather forecast
Okporku, Nigeria

April, like March, is another hot spring month in Okporku, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 24.9°C (76.8°F) and 34.3°C (93.7°F).

Temperature

The transition into April is marked with an average high-temperature of a hot 34.3°C (93.7°F), showing an insignificant shift from March's 35.3°C (95.5°F). Okporku, in April, witnesses an average low-temperature of 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index for April is appraised at a burning hot 50°C (122°F). Keep wary: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a possible outcome of ongoing activity.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In Okporku, Nigeria, the average relative humidity in April is 74%.

Rainfall

In Okporku, during April, the rain falls for 23 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 267.9 rainfall days, and 1649mm (64.92") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of April, in Okporku, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:37 WAT.

Sunshine

In Okporku, Nigeria, the average sunshine in April is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In April, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.