April weather forecastKortright, Sierra Leone
April
Weather in April
April, the same as March, in Kortright, Sierra Leone, is another tropical spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.8°C (87.4°F) and min 25.3°C (77.5°F).Temperature
Kortright's weather in April displays an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), showing minor disparity from March's 31°C (87.8°F). During April, Kortright records an average temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) at night.Heat index
For most parts of April, the heat index is calculated to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.
Humidity
In April, the average relative humidity in Kortright is 74%.Rainfall
In Kortright, in April, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation. In Kortright, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.9 days and collects up to 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation.Daylight
In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:02 GMT.
Sunshine
In April, the average sunshine in Kortright, Sierra Leone, 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 Kortright. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 7 in April translates into these instructions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Kortright, Sierra Leone
- Average high temperature in April: 30.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.3°C).
- Average low temperature in April: 25.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.9°C).
Average pressure in April
Kortright, Sierra Leone
- Average pressure in April: 1010.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.4mbar).
Average wind speed in April
Kortright, Sierra Leone
- Average wind speed in April: 11.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.8km/h).
Average humidity in April
Kortright, Sierra Leone
- Average humidity in April: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (68%).
Average rainfall in April
Kortright, Sierra Leone
- Average rainfall in April: 18mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (391mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1mm).
Average rainfall days in April
Kortright, Sierra Leone
- Average rainfall days in April: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.8 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Kortright, Sierra Leone
- Average daylight in April: 12h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in April: 9h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in April
Kortright, Sierra Leone
- Average sunshine days in April: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (29 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.5 days).
Average UV index in April
Kortright, Sierra Leone
- Average UV index in April: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in April
Kortright, Sierra Leone
- Average cloud cover in April: 22
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in April
Kortright, Sierra Leone
- 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).
