April weather forecast
Ranongga, Solomon Islands

April's climate doesn't stray too far from March, showing minor variations in weather dynamics. The rainfall drops slightly compared to March but the island still receives a healthy dosage of showers. With the month, the daylight gradually decreases but overall temperatures remain well balanced. Winds remain light and gentle, contributing to the overall soothing ambiance of the island. April descends with a gentle conclusion to the early months of the year on the Solomon Islands.

Temperature

The beginning of April reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. Ranongga records a mild decrease in temperature during the nights of April, averaging a still moderately hot 26.9°C (80.4°F).

Heat index

Throughout April, the heat index is calculated to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ranongga, Solomon Islands, during April, the rain falls for 28.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 207mm (8.15") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 333.6 rainfall days, and 2627mm (103.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of April in Ranongga, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:25 +11.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, July, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during April morphs into the following directions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. 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. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.