April weather forecast
Azua, Dominican Republic

Swiftly expanding the narrative begun in March, April in Azua steps firmly into the warmer and wetter season. With the sun's presence growing stronger, the city experiences a rise in the intensity of daytime heat, coupled with a lingering dampness from the preceding months. The transition from March to April is characterized by a sharp rise in rainfall, making it a central character in Azua's climatic storyline. While bright sunshine remains a constant, it does so in partnership with this steadily increasing precipitation. With the advent of May, Azua gears up to anticipate the full brunt of the hot and humid season, marking the shift in the city's weather novel.

Temperature

Azua's shift into April sets the average high-temperature at a still warm 27.8°C (82°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from March's 27.5°C (81.5°F). During April, Azua observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during April is calculated to be a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Long-lasting exposure and activity potentially induce a sense of weariness, with the risk of heat cramps.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In April, in Azua, the rain falls for 21.5 days. Throughout April, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated. In Azua, during the entire year, the rain falls for 214.4 days and collects up to 598mm (23.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 19:04 AST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Azua is April, with an average of 9.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in April transforms into the following instructions:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.