April weather forecast
Yei, South Sudan

April in Yei is characterized by a distinct increase in downpour as the wet season settles in. The city transitions under the increasing cloud cover, casting softer shadows. As the showers increase, residents and visitors adapt their schedules to enjoy the intermittent sunshine. The wind speed levels out, providing a slight relief from the increasing humidity. The rainfall quadruples from the previous month, with 109mm (4.29") raining on an average of 21.5 days.

Temperature

In April, Yei notes an average high-temperature of a warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), hardly different from the preceding month. Yei records an average nighttime low-temperature of 19.3°C (66.7°F) throughout April.

Heat index

The heat index value for April is appraised at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.

Humidity

In Yei, the average relative humidity in April is 70%.

Rainfall

In Yei, in April, during 21.5 rainfall days, 109mm (4.29") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Yei, during the entire year, the rain falls for 235.5 days and collects up to 1389mm (54.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Yei, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:02 CAT.

Sunshine

In Yei, the average sunshine in April is 9h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during April leads to these advisories:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.