April weather forecastGurupi, Brazil

Weather in April

April, like March, in Gurupi, Brazil, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 21.5°C (70.7°F) and 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

The beginning of April records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), marking a negligible difference from March's 29.4°C (84.9°F). An average low-temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F) is expected during April.

Heat index

For most parts of April, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Gurupi is 85%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 25 days. Throughout April, 151mm (5.94") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gurupi, Brazil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 209.6 days and collects up to 1250mm (49.21") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Gurupi, Brazil, is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of April, in Gurupi, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:04 -03.

Sunshine

In Gurupi, the average sunshine in April is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.