April weather forecastBarabai, Indonesia

Weather in April

April, like March, is a hot autumn month in Barabai, Indonesia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°C (74.1°F) and an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

March's transformation into April witnesses an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), noting a minor change from the preceding month. Throughout the month of April, Barabai expects an average low of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Heat index

April's heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms 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

March through June, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months in Barabai, Indonesia.

Rainfall

April is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 26.7 days and accumulates 193mm (7.6") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Barabai is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of April, in Barabai, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:16 WITA.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Barabai is 7.4h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Barabai. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in April translates into the following instructions:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.