April weather forecastPalmácia, Brazil

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in Palmácia, Brazil, is another tropical autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.8°C (87.4°F) and min 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

As April unfolds, the average high-temperature reaches a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month. In the month of April, the temperature in Palmácia generally rests at an average low of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

In April, the average heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, April is the most humid month in Palmácia.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Palmácia is April, when the rain falls for 23.8 days and typically aggregates up to 94mm (3.7") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Palmácia is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of April in Palmácia, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 17:31 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Palmácia is 7.1h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 6, April is the month with the lowest UV index in Palmácia. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in April interprets into the following advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.