Contents
- Weather in April
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in April
- Average pressure in April
- Average wind speed in April
- Average humidity in April
- Average rainfall in April
- Average rainfall days in April
- Average daylight in April
- Average sunshine in April
- Average sunshine days in April
- Average UV index in April
- Average cloud cover in April
- Average visibility in April
April
Weather in April
Temperature
In Paratta, the warmest months are March and April, registering an average high-temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F).Heat index
During April, the heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.
Humidity
In Paratta, the average relative humidity in April is 78%.Rainfall
In Paratta, in April, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 127mm (5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Paratta, there are 273.8 rainfall days, and 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Paratta, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 16min.On the first day of April in Paratta, 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
In April, the average sunshine is 9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in April translates into this advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in April
Paratta, 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
Paratta, 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
Paratta, 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
Paratta, 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
Paratta, 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
Paratta, 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
Paratta, 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
Paratta, 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
Paratta, 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
Paratta, 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
Paratta, 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).
