April weather forecastMbafaye, Senegal

April

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in Mbafaye, Senegal, is another tropical spring month, with an average temperature varying between 20.8°C (69.4°F) and 33.7°C (92.7°F).

Temperature

The advent of April denotes an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.7°C (92.7°F), subtly different from March's 33.8°C (92.8°F). Despite high daytime temperatures, the average temperature lowers to a pleasant 20.8°C (69.4°F) during April nights.

Heat index

In April, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 51%.

Rainfall

In Mbafaye, in April, during 1.3 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mbafaye, during the entire year, the rain falls for 58.9 days and collects up to 244mm (9.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mbafaye, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:22 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.9h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in April translates into this advice:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In April, in Mbafaye, the average high-temperature is 33.7°C (92.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 20.8°C (69.4°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 38°C (100.4°F).

In April, the average relative humidity is 51%.

In Mbafaye, in April, during 1.3 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In April, the average day length in Mbafaye is 12h and 28min.

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:22 GMT.

The average sunshine duration in April is 9.9h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Mbafaye.

In Mbafaye, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Mbafaye, Senegal

  • Average high temperature in April: 33.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (34.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 20.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (26.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (19.9°C).

Average pressure in April
Mbafaye, Senegal

  • Average pressure in April: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Mbafaye, Senegal

  • Average wind speed in April: 19.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in April
Mbafaye, Senegal

  • Average humidity in April: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (31%).

Average rainfall in April
Mbafaye, Senegal

  • Average rainfall in April: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (92mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Mbafaye, Senegal

  • Average rainfall days in April: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Mbafaye, Senegal

  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in April
Mbafaye, Senegal

  • Average sunshine days in April: 28.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (31 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are August and September (11.2 days).

Average UV index in April
Mbafaye, Senegal

  • Average UV index in April: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in April
Mbafaye, Senegal

  • Average cloud cover in April: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in April
Mbafaye, Senegal

  • Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).