April weather forecast
Batagoda, Sri Lanka

April, like March, is a hot spring month in Batagoda, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26°C (78.8°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

Batagoda experiences the peak of its temperatures in March and April, when the average high-temperatures rise to 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Heat index

During April, the heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Batagoda is 78%.

Rainfall

In Batagoda, during April, the rain falls for 25.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 127mm (5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 273.8 rainfall days, and 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Batagoda, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of April, in Batagoda, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Batagoda, Sri Lanka, are January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.