April weather forecast
Ricketts, Sierra Leone

April, like March, is a hot spring month in Ricketts, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

April ushers in an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. Ricketts reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) in April.

Heat index

April's heat index is calculated to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Ricketts, during April, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. In Ricketts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.9 days and collects up to 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ricketts, the average length of the day in April 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 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 Ricketts. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during April leads to these advisories:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.