April weather forecast
Chipata, Zambia

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Chipata in April?

In Chipata, in April, the average high-temperature is 25.6°C (78.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.8°C (60.4°F).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Chipata, the average relative humidity in April is 80%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Chipata, in April, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In Chipata, the average day length in April is 11h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:35 CAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chipata have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, April through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in April
Chipata, Zambia

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 / Average sunshine in April - Chipata, Zambia
  • Average daylight in April: 11h and 5min

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 4min

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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).

Chipata, Zambia

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