April weather forecastChiriguaná, Colombia

Weather in April

April, like March, is another hot spring month in Chiriguaná, Colombia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.9°C (91.2°F) and an average low of 22.2°C (72°F).

Temperature

The transition from March to April brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.9°C (91.2°F), barely different from March's 34.8°C (94.6°F). Chiriguaná in April anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 22.2°C (72°F).

Heat index

April's average heat index is evaluated at a scorching 44°C (111.2°F). Prudent: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke becomes imminent with sustained exertion.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In Chiriguaná, the average relative humidity in April is 73%.

Rainfall

In Chiriguaná, in April, it is raining for 24.3 days, with typically 153mm (6.02") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 234.2 rainfall days, and 1514mm (59.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chiriguaná, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:05 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 10.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Chiriguaná are January through June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.