April weather forecastMasambong, Philippines

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in Masambong, Philippines, is another tropical spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.9°C (76.8°F) and 33.1°C (91.6°F).

Temperature

The advent of April sees the average high-temperature at a still hot 33.1°C (91.6°F), subtly shifted from March's 31.2°C (88.2°F). Masambong's temperature drops to an average low of 24.9°C (76.8°F) during the nights of April.

Heat index

Throughout April, the heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 70%, April is the least humid month in Masambong.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout April, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 185 rainfall days, and 830mm (32.68") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Masambong is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 6:08 pm. On the last day of April, in Masambong, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 6:12 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.3h of sunshine, April has the most sunshine of the year in Masambong.

UV index

February through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Masambong. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during April translates into the following directions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.