April weather forecast
Riacho das Almas, Brazil

April, the same as March, is another warm autumn month in Riacho das Almas, Brazil, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.3°C (84.7°F) and min 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Temperature

With the start of April, Riacho das Almas measures an average high-temperature of a warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), not significantly differing from March's 30.4°C (86.7°F). Riacho das Almas experiences an average temperature drop to an agreeable 20.5°C (68.9°F) during April nights.

Heat index

The heat index value during April is calculated to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In Riacho das Almas, the average relative humidity in April is 83%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 19.1 days. Throughout April, 67mm (2.64") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Riacho das Almas, there are 191.3 rainfall days, and 387mm (15.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of April, in Riacho das Almas, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 17:15 -03.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Riacho das Almas is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during April translates into the following guidance:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.