April weather forecast
Kebbie Town, Sierra Leone

April, like March, is another hot spring month in Kebbie Town, Sierra Leone, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F) in April, hardly different from the 31°C (87.8°F) recorded in March. An average nighttime temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) is witnessed throughout April.

Heat index

In April, the average heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Kebbie Town, the average relative humidity in April is 74%.

Rainfall

In Kebbie Town, in April, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation. In Kebbie Town, Sierra Leone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.9 days and collects up to 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kebbie Town, Sierra Leone, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:01 GMT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kebbie Town are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In April, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.