April weather forecast
Eheliyagoda, Sri Lanka

April, like March, is another tropical spring month in Eheliyagoda, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.1°C (70°F) and 30°C (86°F).

Temperature

Eheliyagoda's average high-temperature marks a still tropical 30°C (86°F) with the advent of April, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. In Eheliyagoda, the average nighttime temperature during April is an agreeable 21.1°C (70°F).

Heat index

April's mean heat index is evaluated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Take extra safety measures to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Heatstroke could follow lengthy activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. 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.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In Eheliyagoda, the average relative humidity in April is 86%.

Rainfall

In Eheliyagoda, Sri Lanka, in April, it is raining for 29.4 days, with typically 248mm (9.76") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 317.3 rainfall days, and 2422mm (95.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Eheliyagoda, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

Sunshine

April has the most sunshine of the year in Eheliyagoda, Sri Lanka, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.