April weather forecast
Jalpaiguri, India

April, the same as March, in Jalpaiguri, India, is another hot pre-monsoon summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.8°C (73°F) and max 34.7°C (94.5°F).

Temperature

The average temperatures reach their apex in April, averaging 34.7°C (94.5°F) at the high end and 22.8°C (73°F) at the low end.

Heat index

The heat index value for April is calculated to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. 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.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Jalpaiguri, the average relative humidity in April is 47%.

Rainfall

In Jalpaiguri, India, during April, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Jalpaiguri, there are 177.2 rainfall days, and 1999mm (78.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Jalpaiguri, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 5:52 pm. On the last day of April, in Jalpaiguri, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 6:06 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Jalpaiguri, the average sunshine in April is 10h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Jalpaiguri are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in April interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.