April weather forecast
Ottapalam, India

April, like March, in Ottapalam, India, is another sweltering pre-monsoon summer month, with an average temperature varying between 23.7°C (74.7°F) and 35.4°C (95.7°F).

Temperature

In the transition from March to April, Ottapalam reports an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35.4°C (95.7°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. Throughout the month of April, Ottapalam observes an average nighttime temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Heat index

In April, the average heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 54°C (129.2°F). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In Ottapalam, the average relative humidity in April is 73%.

Rainfall

In Ottapalam, in April, it is raining for 24.8 days, with typically 105mm (4.13") of accumulated precipitation. In Ottapalam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 226.8 days and collects up to 1272mm (50.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ottapalam, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of April in Ottapalam, India, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:36 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Ottapalam, India, the average sunshine in April is 9.2h.

UV index

January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ottapalam. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during April, leads to the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.