April weather forecast
Rogbaray, Sierra Leone

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

Temperature

The arrival of April brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), nearly identical to March's 31°C (87.8°F). Rogbaray records an average nighttime low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) throughout April.

Heat index

Throughout April, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. 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 extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the necessity for resting and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is critical to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Rogbaray, Sierra Leone, in April, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rogbaray, there are 205.9 rainfall days, and 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rogbaray, Sierra Leone, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:02 GMT.

Sunshine

In Rogbaray, Sierra Leone, the average sunshine in April 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 Rogbaray, Sierra Leone. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During April, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.