April weather forecastBontitan, Indonesia

Weather in April

April, the same as March, is another warm autumn month in Bontitan, Indonesia, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°C (83.8°F) and 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Temperature

A minimal variation is noted in Bontitan's average high-temperature at the onset of April, reaching a still moderately hot 28.8°C (83.8°F) from March's 28.7°C (83.7°F). Bontitan records an average nighttime low-temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F) throughout April.

Heat index

The heat index in April is estimated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas 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 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Bontitan, the average relative humidity in April is 83%.

Rainfall

In Bontitan, in April, it is raining for 28.8 days, with typically 221mm (8.7") of accumulated precipitation. In Bontitan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 295.6 days and collects up to 1843mm (72.56") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Bontitan is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:31 WIB.

Sunshine

In Bontitan, the average sunshine in April is 8.5h.

UV index

January, April through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in April, converts into the following recommendations:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. 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. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.