April weather forecast
Thies, Senegal

April sees the climatic conditions in Thies, Senegal, leaning towards a more wet and hot state. Temperatures begin to scale upward, and there is a hint of rainfall now, adding up to 1mm (0.04") over just 1.3 days. Humidity levels also ascend, nudging the weather more towards summer conditions. Despite these changes, the average wind speed peaks this month at 19.4km/h (12.1mph), offering a cooling respite.

Temperature

The arrival of April coincides with an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.7°C (92.7°F), indicating a minimal shift from March's 34.1°C (93.4°F). Thies undergoes a major shift from daytime highs, averaging an agreeable 20.3°C (68.5°F) during the night in April.

Heat index

The heat index for April is appraised at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance 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.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In Thies, Senegal, the average relative humidity in April is 51%.

Rainfall

April through November are months with rainfall in Thies, Senegal. April is the first month it rains in Thies. Throughout April, in the average 1.3 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Thies, during the entire year, the rain falls for 55.1 days and collects up to 205mm (8.07") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Thies is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:20. On the last day of April, in Thies, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:24 GMT.

Sunshine

In Thies, Senegal, the average sunshine in April is 9.9h.

UV index

January through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Thies. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during April, leads to the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.