April weather forecast
Ellepola, Sri Lanka

April, like March, is a hot spring month in Ellepola, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.1°C and an average high of 30°C.

Temperature

As Ellepola transitions from March to April, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still tropical 30°C, nearly the same as the previous 31.1°C. Throughout the month of April, the average temperature in Ellepola dips to an agreeable 21.1°C at night.

Heat index

In April, the heat index is estimated at a sweltering 39°C. Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Ellepola, during April, the rain falls for 29.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 248mm of precipitation. In Ellepola, Sri Lanka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 317.3 days and collects up to 2422mm of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ellepola, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of April, in Ellepola, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:15 +0530.

Sunshine

April has the most sunshine of the year, 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 in Ellepola. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in April leads to these guidelines:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.