April weather forecast
Mintomo, Sierra Leone

April, the same as March, in Mintomo, Sierra Leone, is another hot spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.3°C (77.5°F) and max 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Mintomo's average high-temperature is noted with the start of April, touching a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F) from March's 31°C (87.8°F). The average temperature during April nights in Mintomo is registered at a moderately hot 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

In April, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mintomo, in April, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation. In Mintomo, Sierra Leone, 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 20min.
On the first day of April in Mintomo, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:01 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.