April weather forecastAxixá, Brazil

Weather in April

April, the same as March, is a moderately hot autumn month in Axixá, Brazil, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

April and May mark Axixá's lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Heat index

April's average heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Axixá are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Axixá is April, when the rain falls for 29.8 days and typically aggregates up to 291mm (11.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:53 -03.

Sunshine

In Axixá, the average sunshine in April is 7h.

UV index

January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in April translates into the following instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.