April weather forecast
Loikaw, Myanmar

April is the pre-monsoon month in Loikaw, characterized by a sudden surge in rainfall compared to March. The city experiences the warmest time of the year in terms of temperature, inviting more cloud cover. The UV index remains at a stable 6, commensurable with the overall weather. Moving toward May, the rainfall intensifies further, and the cloud cover also thickens, indicating the official start of the rainy season. Though the heat persists, the increased rainfall provides a cooling effect.

Temperature

Loikaw's April weather reaches an average high of 33°C (91.4°F) and an average low of 19.5°C (67.1°F), making it the warmest month.

Heat index

During April, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. 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 49%.

Rainfall

In Loikaw, during April, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 222 rainfall days, and 1337mm (52.64") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Loikaw, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:23 +0630.

Sunshine

April has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in April transforms into this advice:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.