April weather forecastBassèré, Senegal

Weather in April

In Bassèré, the month of April is characterized by high temperatures of up to 38.7°C (101.7°F) and an increase in the length of both daylight and sunshine hours. Nudging the mercury up further from the last month, the weather tends to be hotter without the relief of substantial rainfall. However, the beginning of April marks the first deceleration in wind speed for the year, setting a downward trend for the coming months. Interestingly, the month combines the heat, humidity, and lengthy days making it undeniably a part of the harsh tropical summer.

Temperature

Bassèré's warmest months, March and April, record an average high-temperature of 38.7°C (101.7°F).

Heat index

April's mean heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 40%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall in Bassèré are April through November. April is the first month it rains. Throughout April, in the average 1.4 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Bassèré, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.1 days and collects up to 617mm (24.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Bassèré, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of April in Bassèré, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:19 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Bassèré, Senegal, are March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Bassèré. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during April leads to these instructions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.