April weather forecast
Okene, Nigeria

Entering April, the wet season begins in earnest with an average rainfall of 73mm (2.87") and over double the rainy days compared to March. Humidity levels are high and increasingly cloudy skies are observed, maintaining the forecast of April showers. However, despite these changes, the daylight hours extend slightly, retaining ample daytime. The consistent wind speed facilitates dispersal of humidity, ensuring a balance in the weather of Okene.

Temperature

The advent of April in Okene brings an average high-temperature of a hot 34.5°C (94.1°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. An average nighttime temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F) is recorded during April.

Heat index

The heat index value for April is evaluated at a burning hot 51°C (123.8°F). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Okene, Nigeria, is 74%.

Rainfall

In Okene, in April, it is raining for 22.8 days, with typically 73mm (2.87") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Okene, there are 224.3 rainfall days, and 910mm (35.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Okene is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:43 WAT.

Sunshine

In Okene, Nigeria, the average sunshine in April is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Okene are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in April, converts into the following recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.