April weather forecast
Paôy Pêt, Cambodia

April in Paôy Pêt is a testament to the adage, 'April showers bring May flowers'. A noticeable rise in precipitation indicates that monsoon is on the horizon. Despite the high rainfall count, warm temperatures maintain a balance. It is crucial to note the increasing cloud cover, signaling that the days are becoming shorter. There is an obvious shift in the weather pattern, taking the city from a dry season to a wet season.

Temperature

In Paôy Pêt, the warmest months are March and April, registering an average high-temperature of 36.3°C (97.3°F).

Heat index

For most parts of April, the heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 51°C (123.8°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Paôy Pêt, the average relative humidity in April is 64%.

Rainfall

In Paôy Pêt, in April, during 20.2 rainfall days, 92mm (3.62") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 217.4 rainfall days, and 949mm (37.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:25 +07.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are April and May, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in April leads to these guidelines:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.