April weather forecast
Bawbaw, Sierra Leone

April, the same as March, in Bawbaw, Sierra Leone, is another hot spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.8°C (87.4°F) and min 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

In April, Bawbaw notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), hardly different from the preceding month. Bawbaw witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) throughout April.

Heat index

April's average heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. 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 74%.

Rainfall

In Bawbaw, during April, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 205.9 rainfall days, and 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bawbaw, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:02 GMT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Bawbaw. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in April transforms into this advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.