April weather forecast
La Cruz, Costa Rica

April in La Cruz is synonymous with lingering warmth and the promise of freshness, as the parched city awaits the arrival of the rains. Though similar to March in terms of high temperatures and low rainfall, April signals a transition towards the rainy season. From a recorded low of 7mm (0.28") in March, the rainfall swells to 14mm (0.55"). This month, with its mix of bright sunshine interspersed with the occasional shower, offers a unique blend of weather conditions. Predictably, April presents La Cruz in a new light, a precursor to the impending showers of the wet season.

Temperature

In La Cruz, April records the highest average temperatures, peaking at 31.8°C (89.2°F) and reaching a low of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

April's average heat index is appraised at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels 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 especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In La Cruz, in April, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation. In La Cruz, during the entire year, the rain falls for 237.9 days and collects up to 717mm (28.23") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 17:55 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in La Cruz is 8.8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.