April weather forecast
Cuttack, India

April is a scorching pre-monsoon summer month in Cuttack, India, with an average temperature varying between 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 40.3°C (104.5°F).

Temperature

April is the month when Cuttack's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 40.3°C (104.5°F) and lows of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for April is computed to be a burning hot 61°C (141.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are held as severely perilous, with imminent heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 57%.

Rainfall

In April, in Cuttack, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout April, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. In Cuttack, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.5 days and collects up to 964mm (37.95") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 6:01 pm. On the last day of April, in Cuttack, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 6:10 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.8h of sunshine, April has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Cuttack are March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 8 during April leads to these advisories:
Immediate precautions are necessary; otherwise, skin and eyes might get damaged quickly. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.