April weather forecastOwerri, Nigeria

Weather in April

April, like March, is another hot spring month in Owerri, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°C (76.6°F) and 34°C (93.2°F).

Temperature

As Owerri steps into April, the average high-temperature holds at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. In Owerri, an average low-temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F) is recorded during April nights.

Heat index

The average heat index in April is appraised at a blazing hot 50°C (122°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are quite likely. Heatstroke becomes a risk with continued exertion.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

In Owerri, the average relative humidity in April is 76%.

Rainfall

In Owerri, Nigeria, during April, the rain falls for 26.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 101mm (3.98") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 283.6 rainfall days, and 1467mm (57.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day 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, in Owerri, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:38 WAT.

Sunshine

In Owerri, Nigeria, the average sunshine in April is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Owerri are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during April leads to these instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.