April weather forecast
Manaratsandry, Madagascar

April, the same as March, in Manaratsandry, Madagascar, is a hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.8°C (87.4°F) and min 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

Manaratsandry starts April with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), a minor shift from March's 30.6°C (87.1°F). Manaratsandry's nighttime temperature in April drops to an average of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for April is calculated to be a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

In Manaratsandry, the average relative humidity in April is 72%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout April, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.5 rainfall days, and 817mm (32.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Manaratsandry, the average length of the day in April is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:37 EAT.

Sunshine

April and August, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In April, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.