April weather forecast
Gaighata, India

April, like March, in Gaighata, India, is another torrid pre-monsoon summer month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.7°C (101.7°F) and an average low of 25.9°C (78.6°F).

Temperature

April, with average temperatures reaching a high of 38.7°C (101.7°F) and a low of 25.9°C (78.6°F), is the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index for April is evaluated at a burning hot 54°C (129.2°F). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.
Be aware that heat index ratings are designed for shaded locations and minor breezes. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 55%.

Rainfall

In April, in Gaighata, India, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout April, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gaighata, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.4 days and collects up to 920mm (36.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Gaighata is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of April in Gaighata, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 5:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 6:02 pm IST.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Gaighata is 9.6h.

UV index

April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 8 in April translates into these instructions:
It is crucial to take precautions; skin and eyes can get damaged if left unprotected. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.