April weather forecastMahmouda, Senegal

Weather in April

April, the same as March, is another sweltering spring month in Mahmouda, Senegal, with an average temperature varying between 38.7°C (101.7°F) and 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Temperature

March and April are characterised by peak temperatures, with an average high of 38.7°C (101.7°F).

Heat index

April's mean heat index is appraised at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Take heed: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Heatstroke is a potential outcome of continuous activity.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. 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.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 40%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:20 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.