Weather forecast for todayRiohacha, Colombia

At the moment, in Riohacha, extensive cloud cover is resulting in mainly cloudy conditions.
The temperature is a blazing 33°C, meanwhile, the apparent temperature of which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity is computed to be a torridly hot 40°C. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum expected 34°C for today.

Today, expect scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon, along with possible lightning and gusty winds.
Minimal precipitation is expected. Temperatures will oscillate between a blazing 34°C at their highest and a moderately hot 25°C at their lowest.
The maximum heat index, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, is evaluated at a life-threatening 47°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Today, the forecasted high will correspond with the regular October temperature of 32.4°C.
Sunrise was at 05:41 and sunset will be at 17:32; the daylight will last for 11h and 52min.

Warmest period: 12h - 14h 41°C.
Coldest hour: 2h 30°C.

Highest chance: 16h 57%.

Today, in Riohacha, a combination of gloomy, unstable and damp weather is predicted.
With minimal precipitation of 1mm, rainfall is forecasted from 16h to 18h and at 20h.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 27°C and the highest temperature of 33°C. The feels-like temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 31°C and the highest temperature of 42°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 12h to 14h.
Today, the forecasted high aligns close to the average peak in October. The temperature low is forecasted to be also comparable to the usual October value of 23.7°C.

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