April weather forecast
Oragadam, India

April is a sweltering pre-monsoon summer month in Oragadam, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.4°C (79.5°F) and max 36.8°C (98.2°F).

Temperature

As Oragadam welcomes April, the average high-temperature records at a torrid 36.8°C (98.2°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. The average temperature drops to a moderately hot 26.4°C (79.5°F) during the night in the month of April.

Heat index

April's heat index is appraised at a burning hot 53°C (127.4°F). Stay mindful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke could follow extended physical effort.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 64%.

Rainfall

In April, in Oragadam, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout April, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated. In Oragadam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.9 days and collects up to 537mm (21.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Oragadam, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of April, in Oragadam, India, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 6:24 pm IST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 8 in April translates into these instructions:
Without proper safety measures, skin and eyes can be quickly harmed. Be sure to protect yourself. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.