April weather forecastDungun, Malaysia

Weather in April

April, like March, in Dungun, Malaysia, is a moderately hot spring month, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 26.2°C (79.2°F).

Temperature

Dungun records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F) in April, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. Dungun navigates through April with a barely noticeable decrease in temperature at night, stabilizing at a still moderately hot 26.2°C (79.2°F).

Heat index

April's heat index is estimated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In Dungun, the average relative humidity in April is 78%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 19.3 days. Throughout April, 94mm (3.7") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dungun, Malaysia, there are 288.1 rainfall days, and 2176mm (85.67") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Dungun is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. On the last day of April, in Dungun, Malaysia, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:12 pm +08.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Dungun are April and May, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in April leads to these recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.