April weather forecast
Santa Cruz de Yojoa, Honduras

In April, Santa Cruz de Yojoa witnesses a noticeable jump in temperatures. It is the time of the year where the city channels a much brighter and sunnier disposition, and the daylight hours reach their peak. Rainfall begins an upward trajectory, though the increase is marginal and often goes unnoticed amidst the surge of sunlight. Visitors may take advantage of the 12.5 hours of daylight to discover the city's many attractions. The months heralds the beginning of the hot season, with the average temperature shooting up from 20.4°C (68.7°F) to 32.4°C (90.3°F).

Temperature

April is the warmest month in Santa Cruz de Yojoa, exhibiting average temperatures of 32.4°C (90.3°F) at the peak and 20.4°C (68.7°F) at the base.

Heat index

For most parts of April, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The least humid month is April, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Santa Cruz de Yojoa, in April, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 253 rainfall days, and 1058mm (41.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 18:08 CST.

Sunshine

April has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Santa Cruz de Yojoa is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in April translates into these instructions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.