April weather forecast
Kananga, Democratic Republic of Congo

April signifies a further continuation of the slight changes observed in the previous month's weather. With a minute increase in rainfall to 110mm (4.33") distributed over approximately 23.8 days, the city constantly experiences a humid and wet environment. As such, the relative humidity continues to oscillate around high values, with April reporting a figure around 79%. Meanwhile, both sunshine and daylight hours appear to decline slightly as the city clocks 12 hours of daylight and 8.5 hours of sunshine in April. Visibility, on the other hand, improves to 9km (5.6mi), offering some reprieve amid the rather wet environment.

Temperature

As Kananga, Democratic Republic of Congo, moves into April, a slight change to a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F) in the average high-temperature aligns it with March's readings. Kananga throughout April, records an average low-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

April's mean heat index is evaluated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In Kananga, the average relative humidity in April is 79%.

Rainfall

In Kananga, Democratic Republic of Congo, in April, it is raining for 23.8 days, with typically 110mm (4.33") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kananga, there are 217.2 rainfall days, and 955mm (37.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kananga, Democratic Republic of Congo, the average length of the day in April is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:24 CAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Kananga, Democratic Republic of Congo, is 8.5h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Kananga, Democratic Republic of Congo. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in April translates into this advice:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.