Bataan
For the day of the Bataan Death March, April 5, 2009, sunrise and sunset times will be ____ and ____, respectively.
The day is characterized by abundant sunshine and dry west-to-southwesterly winds, so marchers can expect warm, windy, and dry conditions. In fact, April is the driest month of the year, in terms of average precipitation, with only 0.30”. Long dry spells are common. Not surprisingly, rain and thunderstorms are rare.
The main weather hazard in April is the threat of driving windstorms, which can produce areas of blowing dust and sand, due to the typically dry soil conditions. Over the period of record 1980-2004, the 24-hour average wind speed in April is about 8 mph, with daily maximum gusts of near 30 mph. Wind are typically at their calmest early in the morning, around sunrise, then gradually increase in intensity as the ground heats up through the morning. Peak winds are usually observed during the mid- or late afternoon hours.
Morning low temperatures average in the low-mid 40’s Fahrenheit. Exceptionally warm days may reach the mid-80’s.