April weather forecast
Cortés, Honduras

April in Cortés, Honduras, is a tropical spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.9°C (73.2°F) and an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

The month of April sees the highest average temperatures, reaching 30.8°C (87.4°F) at the peak and 22.9°C (73.2°F) at the low.

Heat index

During April, the heat index is computed to be a blistering 40°C (104°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The least humid month is April, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 19.3 days and typically collects 58mm (2.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Cortés, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 30min.
On the first day of April in Cortés, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 18:09 CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, April has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.