April weather forecastDumalneg, Philippines

Weather in April

April is a tropical spring month in Dumalneg, Philippines, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.3°C (86.5°F) and min 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Temperature

The arrival of April brings an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), subtly diverging from March's 29.3°C (84.7°F). Throughout April, the nighttime temperature averages to a moderately hot 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Heat index

In April, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout April, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.7 rainfall days, and 968mm (38.11") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 6:10 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 6:18 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is April, with an average of 11.7h of sunshine.

UV index

February through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during April translates into these guidelines:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.