April weather forecast
Catende, Brazil

April, like March, in Catende, Brazil, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 21°C (69.8°F) and 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

April's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), slightly deviating from March's 31°C (87.8°F). Throughout the nights in April, an average low-temperature of 21°C (69.8°F) is noted in Catende.

Heat index

During April, the heat index is estimated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Apply extra caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke might occur with long-duration activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Youngsters frequently overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is an advanced sign of dehydration - thereby highlighting the importance of keeping hydrated, particularly during long physical activities.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Catende is 84%.

Rainfall

In Catende, in April, during 13.6 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 200.6 rainfall days, and 433mm (17.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Catende, Brazil, is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 17:14 -03.

Sunshine

In Catende, the average sunshine in April is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Catende are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during April translates into these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.