April weather forecastPendales, Colombia

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in Pendales, Colombia, is another hot spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and an average high of 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

With the transition into April, Pendales notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), reflecting the conditions of the previous month. Pendales, in the month of April, notes an average low temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F), indicating a small decrease from the daytime highs.

Heat index

During April, the heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 76%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout April, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is accumulated. In Pendales, during the entire year, the rain falls for 210.6 days and collects up to 1115mm (43.9") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:14 -05.

Sunshine

April has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during April, leads to the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.