April weather forecast
Kharagpur, India

April is a scorching pre-monsoon summer month in Kharagpur, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.3°C (79.3°F) and max 40.7°C (105.3°F).

Temperature

April, recording an average high temperature of 40.7°C (105.3°F) and a low temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F), is Kharagpur's warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index in April is evaluated at a blazing hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are regarded as very dangerous, as risk of heatstroke is looming.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Kharagpur, India, is 49%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout April, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kharagpur, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 949mm (37.36") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 40min.
On the first day of April in Kharagpur, India, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 5:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 6:07 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Kharagpur, the average sunshine in April is 10.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 8 in April translates into these instructions:
It is crucial to take precautions; skin and eyes can get damaged if left unprotected. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.