April weather forecast
Podalakur, India

April, the same as March, is another sweltering pre-monsoon summer month in Podalakur, India, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.8°C (101.8°F) and an average low of 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Temperature

A gentle upsurge in temperatures occurs as March gives way to April, with average highs shifting from 35.5°C (95.9°F) to a still very hot 38.8°C (101.8°F). Podalakur experiences a substantial divergence from daytime highs in April, with average lows hovering around a warm 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for April is calculated to be a burning hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are accepted as highly dangerous, and heatstroke is inevitable.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Podalakur, the average relative humidity in April is 57%.

Rainfall

In Podalakur, in April, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation. In Podalakur, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.3 days and collects up to 457mm (17.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Podalakur, India, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:23 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 6:27 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 11.3h.

UV index

In Podalakur, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 in April translates into this advice:
Be constantly cautious; skin and eyes can be quickly affected if left unprotected. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.