April weather forecast
Canca la Piedra, Dominican Republic

April, like March, in Canca la Piedra, Dominican Republic, is another warm spring month, with an average temperature varying between 29.5°C (85.1°F) and 18.9°C (66°F).

Temperature

Canca la Piedra greets April with an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.5°C (85.1°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. In April, Canca la Piedra encounters an average low-temperature of 18.9°C (66°F) during the night.

Heat index

April's mean heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Canca la Piedra is 77%.

Rainfall

In Canca la Piedra, during April, the rain falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 208.6 rainfall days, and 628mm (24.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Canca la Piedra is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of April in Canca la Piedra, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 19:05 AST.

Sunshine

In Canca la Piedra, the average sunshine in April is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Canca la Piedra are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in April transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.