April weather forecast
Galaha, Sri Lanka

April, the same as March, in Galaha, Sri Lanka, is a hot spring month, with an average temperature varying between 31.2°C (88.2°F) and 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

The beginning of April reveals an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. The month of April records an average low-temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Heat index

April's average heat index is calculated to be a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Galaha, during April, the rain falls for 27 days and regularly aggregates up to 152mm (5.98") of precipitation. In Galaha, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of April, in Galaha, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:15 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during April translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.