April weather forecastBumbuna, Sierra Leone

Weather in April

April, like March, in Bumbuna, Sierra Leone, is another fiery hot spring month, with an average temperature varying between 24°C (75.2°F) and 37.7°C (99.9°F).

Temperature

The transition into April reveals an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37.7°C (99.9°F), mirroring a close resemblance to March. Bumbuna, during the nights of April, registers a substantial plunge from the daytime high, averaging at a warm 24°C (75.2°F).

Heat index

For April, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are seen as exceedingly treacherous, heatstroke is on the horizon.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

In Bumbuna, during April, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 225.8 rainfall days, and 1471mm (57.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bumbuna, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:57 GMT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.