April weather forecast
Chimichagua, Colombia

April, like March, is another hot spring month in Chimichagua, Colombia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.8°C (74.8°F) and 34.9°C (94.8°F).

Temperature

The start of April sees the average high-temperature at a tropical 34.9°C (94.8°F), showing little difference from March's 37°C (98.6°F). Chimichagua, during the nights of April, experiences an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Heat index

In April, the heat index is estimated at a burning hot 52°C (125.6°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Chimichagua, during April, the rain falls for 26.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 186mm (7.32") of precipitation. In Chimichagua, during the entire year, the rain falls for 268.9 days and collects up to 1631mm (64.21") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:06 -05.

Sunshine

In Chimichagua, the average sunshine in April is 10.8h.

UV index

In Chimichagua, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.