April weather forecast
Mendewa, Sierra Leone

April, like March, in Mendewa, Sierra Leone, is another torrid spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.8°C (74.8°F) and an average high of 35.8°C (96.4°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during April is a still sweltering 35.8°C (96.4°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. The nighttime temperature dips to a warm 23.8°C (74.8°F) on average during April.

Heat index

In April, the heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 54°C (129.2°F). Beware: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are very likely. Heatstroke is imminent with prolonged activity.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 71%.

Rainfall

In Mendewa, during April, the rain falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation. In Mendewa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 256.6 days and collects up to 1628mm (64.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mendewa, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of April, in Mendewa, Sierra Leone, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:55 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8.2h.

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 health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in April translates into these instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.