April weather forecast
Maracaçumé, Brazil

April, like March, in Maracaçumé, Brazil, is a moderately hot autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.3°C (72.1°F) and an average high of 29.9°C (85.8°F).

Temperature

Maracaçumé's coldest month, April, registers temperatures that range from a high of 29.9°C (85.8°F) to a low of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

During April, the heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 91%, April is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Maracaçumé, during April, the rain falls for 23.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 148mm (5.83") of precipitation. In Maracaçumé, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.4 days and collects up to 1040mm (40.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:02 -03.

Sunshine

In Maracaçumé, the average sunshine in April is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.