April weather forecastNongo, Uganda

Weather in April

April, like March, in Nongo, Uganda, is another warm spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.4°C (63.3°F) and 29°C (84.2°F).

Temperature

Transitioning from March to April involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a hot 32.1°C (89.8°F) to a moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F). Nongo, during the nights of April, experiences an average temperature drop to an enjoyable 17.4°C (63.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index for April is computed to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children frequently underestimate the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is vital to stay hydrated, particularly during lengthy physical exercises.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 81%.

Rainfall

In Nongo, in April, it is raining for 24.8 days, with typically 98mm (3.86") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 248.5 rainfall days, and 801mm (31.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:49 EAT.

Sunshine

In Nongo, 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. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during April translates into the following guidance:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.