April weather forecastBekal, India

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in Bekal, India, is another tropical pre-monsoon summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.8°C (92.8°F) and 26°C (78.8°F).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 33.8°C (92.8°F) and lows of 26°C (78.8°F), April is the warmest month.

Heat index

In April, the average heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. 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. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Bekal is 73%.

Rainfall

In Bekal, India, in April, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation. In Bekal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.9 days and collects up to 2447mm (96.34") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Bekal, India, is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. On the last day of April, in Bekal, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 6:44 pm IST.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.