April weather forecastValavanur, India

Weather in April

April, like March, in Valavanur, India, is a very hot pre-monsoon summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.1°C (100.6°F) and 25.9°C (78.6°F).

Temperature

The arrival of April records an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 38.1°C (100.6°F), closely related to the 35.2°C (95.4°F) observed in March. Despite high daytime temperatures, the average temperature in Valavanur lowers to a warm 25.9°C (78.6°F) during April nights.

Heat index

For April, the heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are identified as gravely perilous, heatstroke is near.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. 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 evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In Valavanur, the average relative humidity in April is 61%.

Rainfall

In Valavanur, in April, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation. In Valavanur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.8 days and collects up to 551mm (21.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Valavanur, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 6:22 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 6:25 pm IST.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Valavanur is 10.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Valavanur are April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, the average maximum UV index of 8 translates into the following recommendations:
Emphasize protection. Neglecting it can lead to swift damage to the skin and eyes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.