April weather forecast
Piracuruca, Brazil

April, like March, is a hot autumn month in Piracuruca, Brazil, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.2°C (88.2°F) and min 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

The coldest month is April, with an average high-temperature of 31.2°C (88.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

For April, the heat index is estimated at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

The most humid month is April, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Piracuruca, in April, it is raining for 27.4 days, with typically 249mm (9.8") of accumulated precipitation. In Piracuruca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.9 days and collects up to 1226mm (48.27") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:43 -03.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.9h of sunshine, April has the least sunshine of the year in Piracuruca, Brazil.

UV index

January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Piracuruca. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in April converts into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.