April weather forecastNakibungulia, Uganda

Weather in April

April, like March, in Nakibungulia, Uganda, is a moderately hot spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29°C (84.2°F) and min 17.4°C (63.3°F).

Temperature

As March makes way for April, Nakibungulia's average high-temperature eases from a hot 32.1°C (89.8°F) to a warm 29°C (84.2°F). During April, Nakibungulia's temperature averages to a refreshing 17.4°C (63.3°F) at night.

Heat index

April's average heat index is computed to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are quite 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.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Nakibungulia, the average relative humidity in April is 81%.

Rainfall

In Nakibungulia, during April, the rain falls for 24.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of precipitation. In Nakibungulia, Uganda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 248.5 days and collects up to 801mm (31.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:48 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8.5h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Nakibungulia. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.