April weather forecastUlapane, Sri Lanka

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in Ulapane, Sri Lanka, is another tropical spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.8°C (69.4°F) and max 31.2°C (88.2°F).

Temperature

The transition from March to April sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), from a not significantly different 31.5°C (88.7°F). In Ulapane, April nights cool down to an average of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Heat index

April's heat index is estimated at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 essentially critical for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Ulapane is 79%.

Rainfall

In Ulapane, in April, it is raining for 27 days, with typically 152mm (5.98") of accumulated precipitation. In Ulapane, Sri Lanka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Ulapane 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 health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in April converts into the following recommendations:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.