April weather forecastKelamangalam, India

Weather in April

April, like March, is another hot pre-monsoon summer month in Kelamangalam, India, with an average temperature varying between 34.9°C (94.8°F) and 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

April, with its average high-temperature of 34.9°C (94.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F), holds the record as the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index value during April is calculated to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is a late-stage sign of dehydration - hence, it is necessary to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of 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. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

March and April, with an average relative humidity of 47%, are the least humid months in Kelamangalam.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout April, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.1 rainfall days, and 604mm (23.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kelamangalam, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 6:33 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Kelamangalam, India, the average sunshine in April is 9.8h.

UV index

March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kelamangalam. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in April suggests the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.