April weather forecast
Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka

April

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka, is another hot spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26°C (78.8°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

The months of March and April are noted for their peak temperatures, with an average high-temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Heat index

For April, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. 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 'feels like', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular 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.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Horathuduwa, during April, the rain falls for 25.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 127mm (5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 273.8 rainfall days, and 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of April in Horathuduwa, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9h.

UV index

January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in April transforms into the following instructions:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Horathuduwa?
The yearly peak temperatures in Horathuduwa occur in March and April, averaging a high-temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F).
How hot is April?
In Horathuduwa, 31.3°C (88.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 26°C (78.8°F) is the average low-temperature during April. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in April is computed to be 41°C (105.8°F).
What is the average humidity in April?
In Horathuduwa, the average relative humidity in April is 78%.
How many days does it rain in April?
In Horathuduwa, during April, the rain falls for 25.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 127mm (5") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in April?
In Horathuduwa, the average day length in April is 12h and 16min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in April?
In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, in Horathuduwa, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.
How long on average sun shines in April?
In Horathuduwa, the average sunshine duration in April is 9h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Horathuduwa?
January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.
How high is the UV index in April in Horathuduwa?
The average daily maximum UV index in April is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average sunshine
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Average temperature in April - Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
Average temperature in April
Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average high temperature in April: 31.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 26°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°C).

Average pressure in April - Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
Average pressure in April
Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average pressure in April: 1009.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in April - Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
Average wind speed in April
Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average wind speed in April: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (7.9km/h).

Average humidity in April - Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
Average humidity in April
Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average humidity in April: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (75%).

Average rainfall in April - Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
Average rainfall in April
Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall in April: 127mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (350mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (25mm).

Average rainfall days in April - Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
Average rainfall days in April
Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall days in April: 25.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (29.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 2min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in April - Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
Average sunshine days in April
Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average sunshine days in April: 2.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (0.3 days).

Average UV index in April - Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
Average UV index in April
Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average UV index in April: 7

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

Average cloud cover in April - Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
Average cloud cover in April
Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average cloud cover in April: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in April - Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
Average visibility in April
Horathuduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average visibility in April: 10km

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

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