April weather forecast
Shimoga, India

April, like March, in Shimoga, India, is another fiery hot pre-monsoon summer month, with an average temperature varying between 37°C (98.6°F) and 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Temperature

Shimoga records the warmest temperatures in April, averaging a high of 37°C (98.6°F) and a low of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index in April is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 51°C (123.8°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Shimoga is 59%.

Rainfall

In Shimoga, in April, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.8 rainfall days, and 624mm (24.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:43 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Shimoga is 9.6h.

UV index

February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Shimoga. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.