April weather forecastHapugala, Sri Lanka

April

Weather in April

April, like March, is a hot spring month in Hapugala, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 26.4°C (79.5°F).

Temperature

Temperatures reach their maximum during March and April, recording an average high-temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Heat index

April's heat index is appraised at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. 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 are particularly relevant to children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hapugala, in April, it is raining for 26.2 days, with typically 134mm (5.28") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 286.9 rainfall days, and 1974mm (77.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Hapugala is 12h and 16min.
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 05:56 and sunset at 18:16 +0530.

Sunshine

April has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during April leads to these advisories:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

March and April bring Hapugala's average highest temperatures, reaching a high of 30.3°C (86.5°F).

In Hapugala, in April, the average high-temperature is 30.3°C (86.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 26.4°C (79.5°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 38°C (100.4°F).

In April, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In Hapugala, in April, it is raining for 26.2 days, with typically 134mm (5.28") of accumulated precipitation.

In Hapugala, the average day length in April is 12h and 16min.

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:16 +0530.

April has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.3h of sunshine.

In Hapugala, the average sunshine duration in April is 9.3h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M April M J J A S O N D

Mar

April

May

Average high temperature

30.3°C

29.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.6km/h

10.8km/h

17km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

6.9

1.5

1.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Hapugala, Sri Lanka

Average high temperature in April: 30.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (30.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are August and September (28.3°C).

Average low temperature in April: 26.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24°C).

Average pressure in April
Hapugala, Sri Lanka

Average pressure in April: 1009.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Hapugala, Sri Lanka

Average wind speed in April: 10km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in April
Hapugala, Sri Lanka

Average humidity in April: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (77%).

Average rainfall in April
Hapugala, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall in April: 134mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (302mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Hapugala, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall days in April: 26.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.8 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Hapugala, Sri Lanka

Average daylight in April: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in April: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Hapugala, Sri Lanka

Average sunshine days in April: 1.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (1 days).

Average UV index in April
Hapugala, Sri Lanka

Average UV index in April: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in April
Hapugala, Sri Lanka

Average cloud cover in April: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in April
Hapugala, Sri Lanka

Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August, September, October and November (9km).