April weather forecastMpoti, Togo

Weather in April

In April, Mpoti greets the peak of spring with an uptick in humidity, firm winds, and a waning amount of daylight hours. Rainfall, at 64mm (2.52"), falls slightly compared to the March average, distributed across 23 days. Even though the city experiences fewer sunny days, the temperature stays relatively steady, hinting at the season's transition. Most days are cloudy, with the percentage of cloud cover rising, but the visibility remains unimpaired, painting a clear picture of the city regardless of the weather.

Temperature

The arrival of April marks a slight shift to an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 35.7°C (96.3°F) from March's 36.7°C (98.1°F). Mpoti encounters an average low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) during April nights.

Heat index

April's mean heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 51°C (123.8°F). Take heed: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Heatstroke is a potential outcome of continuous activity.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 66%.

Rainfall

In Mpoti, during April, the rain falls for 23 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation. In Mpoti, during the entire year, the rain falls for 227.3 days and collects up to 958mm (37.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:06 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is April, with an average of 11.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in April transforms into this advice:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.