April weather forecastMpak, Senegal

April

Weather in April

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

Temperature

The warmest period falls in March and April, when the average high-temperature reaches 38.7°C (101.7°F).

Heat index

Throughout April, the heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Beware: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are very likely. Heatstroke is imminent with prolonged activity.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 40%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall 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. Throughout the year, there are 107.1 rainfall days, and 617mm (24.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mpak, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:19 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during April morphs into the following directions:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The warmest period, with an average high-temperature of 38.7°C (101.7°F), falls in March and April.

In Mpak, in April, the average high-temperature is 38.7°C (101.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 22.5°C (72.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in April is appraised at 45°C (113°F).

The average relative humidity in April is 40%.

April is the first month it rains in Mpak. Throughout April, in the average 1.4 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

In April, the average day length is 12h and 25min.

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:19 GMT.

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

The average sunshine duration in April is 9.9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M April M J J A S O N D

Mar

April

May

Average high temperature

38.7°C

37.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.8km/h

14km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

30.6

28.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

10%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in April
Mpak, Senegal

Average high temperature in April: 38.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (38.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.3°C).

Average low temperature in April: 22.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.6°C).

Average pressure in April
Mpak, Senegal

Average pressure in April: 1010.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.1mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Mpak, Senegal

Average wind speed in April: 12.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in April
Mpak, Senegal

Average humidity in April: 40%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (22%).

Average rainfall in April
Mpak, Senegal

Average rainfall in April: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (228mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Mpak, Senegal

Average rainfall days in April: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in April: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in April: 9h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Mpak, Senegal

Average sunshine days in April: 28.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Mpak, Senegal

Average UV index in April: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in April
Mpak, Senegal

Average cloud cover in April: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in April
Mpak, Senegal

Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (9km).