April weather forecast
Koure, Senegal

April, the same as March, is a very hot spring month in Koure, Senegal, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.5°C (97.7°F) and an average low of 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Temperature

Koure's April reports an average high-temperature of a still very hot 36.5°C (97.7°F), exhibiting a minor difference from March. With the onset of night in April, Koure reveals a significant decrease in temperature, averaging at a pleasant 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for April is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Koure is 41%.

Rainfall

April is the last month it rains. During 1.4 rainfall days, in April, Koure aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Koure, during the entire year, the rain falls for 47.2 days and collects up to 182mm (7.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of April in Koure, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:22 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.9h.

UV index

In Koure, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during April translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.