April weather forecastSola, Togo

Weather in April

April is characterized by heavy rains and high humidity in Sola, Togo. As the wet season progresses, visibility is slightly affected due to the increase in cloud cover. While temperatures remain stable, relative humidity soars to 48%, paving the way for cloudy days and reduced sunshine hours. April's climatic conditions are similar to March's, setting a notable pattern concerning weather variance between months.

Temperature

Sola, Togo, commences April with an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 38.2°C (100.8°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Nighttime temperatures throughout April register a significant deviation from the day's highs, averaging at a moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index in April is computed to be a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. 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.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 48%.

Rainfall

In April, in Sola, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout April, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is accumulated. In Sola, Togo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 640mm (25.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Sola is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:06 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.8h of sunshine, April has the most sunshine of the year in Sola.

UV index

February through April, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 8 during April translates into the following directions:
Swift harm can befall unprotected skin and eyes. Prioritize safety. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.