April weather forecast
Ban Nagnôm, Laos

Summer sets in Ban Nagnôm by April and temperatures become the hottest across the year, reaching up to 35°C (95°F). As a result, it invites rainfall for cooling relief with an increase from 20mm (0.79") in March to a significant 48mm (1.89"). As the mercury soars, the days become longer with the sun dominating the skies for more than half of the day. Simultaneously, humidity starts to rise along with the rainfall, making the weather quite sultry. The impact of increasing temperature is responsible for the changing weather trend.

Temperature

Ban Nagnôm's April weather, marked by an average high temperature of 35°C (95°F) and an average low temperature of 22.8°C (73°F), is the warmest in the year.

Heat index

April's average heat index is estimated at a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. 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. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Ban Nagnôm is 65%.

Rainfall

In Ban Nagnôm, in April, it is raining for 17.7 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation. In Ban Nagnôm, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.2 days and collects up to 1162mm (45.75") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:16 +07.

Sunshine

With an average of 11h of sunshine, April has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.