April weather forecastMarakkanam, India

Weather in April

April is a torrid pre-monsoon summer month in Marakkanam, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.3°C (79.3°F) and max 36.7°C (98.1°F).

Temperature

As Marakkanam welcomes April, the average high-temperature is noted at a very hot 36.7°C (98.1°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Throughout April, Marakkanam encounters an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index for April is calculated to be a blazing hot 52°C (125.6°F). Stay watchful: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are likely. Ongoing effort may cause heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Marakkanam is 63%.

Rainfall

In Marakkanam, during April, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Marakkanam, India, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 684mm (26.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Marakkanam, India, is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of April in Marakkanam, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 6:24 pm IST.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Marakkanam is 10.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Marakkanam are April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, an average UV index of 8 transforms into the following instructions:
Take extra precautions. Fair-skinned individuals may get burned in less than 10 minutes. 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. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.