April weather forecastBetsiaka, Madagascar

April

Weather in April

April, like March, in Betsiaka, Madagascar, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 29.3°C (84.7°F) and 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Temperature

Betsiaka's weather in April, with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), subtly shifts from March's 29°C (84.2°F). Recording a slight drop from the daily maximum, Betsiaka notes an average low temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F) in the month of April.

Heat index

The heat index value for April is estimated at a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children often do not understand the need to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - therefore, it is essential to stay hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout April, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is accumulated. In Betsiaka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.1 days and collects up to 695mm (27.36") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Betsiaka, the average length of the day in April is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:29 EAT.

Sunshine

In Betsiaka, the average sunshine in April is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

During April, Betsiaka experiences an average high-temperature of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and a low-temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in April is estimated at 35°C (95°F).

The average relative humidity in April is 79%.

In Betsiaka, during April, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation.

In Betsiaka, the average day length in April is 11h and 49min.

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:29 EAT.

In Betsiaka, the average sunshine duration in April is 9.1h.

February through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In Betsiaka, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Betsiaka, Madagascar

  • Average high temperature in April: 29.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (26.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 24.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January, March and December (24.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (21.3°C).

Average pressure in April
Betsiaka, Madagascar

  • Average pressure in April: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Betsiaka, Madagascar

  • Average wind speed in April: 16.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (24.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.8km/h).

Average humidity in April
Betsiaka, Madagascar

  • Average humidity in April: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (70%).

Average rainfall in April
Betsiaka, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall in April: 53mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (174mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (8mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Betsiaka, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall days in April: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (6 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Betsiaka, Madagascar

  • Average daylight in April: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in April
Betsiaka, Madagascar

  • Average sunshine days in April: 7.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.5 days).

Average UV index in April
Betsiaka, Madagascar

  • Average UV index in April: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in April
Betsiaka, Madagascar

  • Average cloud cover in April: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, August and September (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in April
Betsiaka, Madagascar

  • Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).