April weather forecast
Kissy, Sierra Leone

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

Temperature

Kissy's average high-temperature in April sits at a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), showing little difference from the previous month. Kissy experiences an average nighttime temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) in the month of April.

Heat index

During April, the heat index is computed to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 74%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Kissy, Sierra Leone, is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of April in Kissy, 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

The average sunshine in April is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during April translates into the following guidance:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.