April weather forecastChipata, Zambia
April
Weather in April
April in Chipata marks a significant shift from the prevailing wet and humid conditions of the first quarter of the year. It distinguishes itself with less rainfall, lower humidity levels and more sunshine hours. This change continues into May, with degrees of variation only in temperature and rainfall. The average rainfall totals in April drop significantly to 36mm (1.42") from 140mm (5.51") in March, indicating a sharp transition into the dry season. With clearer skies and drier days, April is the start of a more gratifying weather cycle in Chipata.Temperature
April in Chipata, Zambia, welcomes an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.6°C (78.1°F), not much different from the preceding month. April nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F).Humidity
In Chipata, the average relative humidity in April is 80%.Rainfall
In Chipata, in April, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.6 rainfall days, and 873mm (34.37") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In April, the average length of the day is 11h and 47min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:35 CAT.
Sunshine
In Chipata, the average sunshine in April is 8.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in April converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Chipata, Zambia
- Average high temperature in April: 25.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (24.5°C).
- Average low temperature in April: 15.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is November (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.3°C).
Average pressure in April
Chipata, Zambia
- Average pressure in April: 1015.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.1mbar).
Average wind speed in April
Chipata, Zambia
- Average wind speed in April: 10.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.2km/h).
Average humidity in April
Chipata, Zambia
- Average humidity in April: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (39%).
Average rainfall in April
Chipata, Zambia
- Average rainfall in April: 36mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (217mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0mm).
Average rainfall days in April
Chipata, Zambia
- Average rainfall days in April: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.2 days).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Chipata, Zambia
- Average daylight in April: 11h and 48min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in April: 8h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in April
Chipata, Zambia
- Average sunshine days in April: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (29.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.8 days).
Average UV index in April
Chipata, Zambia
- Average UV index in April: 5
The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April, May, June and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in April
Chipata, Zambia
- Average cloud cover in April: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in April
Chipata, Zambia
- Average visibility in April: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).
