April weather forecastMemot, Cambodia

Weather in April

April brings an escalation in humidity, pushing Memot's weather more towards tropical climate. Showers become more frequent now, as rainfall in the city reaches 109mm (4.29"). Much awaited, these rains help alleviate the intense heat we witness in March. Yet, even with these rains, the overall daytime temperature still remains quite high. A favorite activity for locals and visitors alike during April is to indulge in water fights, a traditional Cambodian way of celebrating the New Year.

Temperature

Memot greets April with an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35.5°C (95.9°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. April's nights observe an average temperature of 26.4°C (79.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index for April is appraised at a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. 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 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. 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 64%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 19.3 days. Throughout April, 109mm (4.29") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 209.1 rainfall days, and 1097mm (43.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Memot is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:08 +07.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is April, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in April, converts into the following recommendations:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.