April weather forecast
Macacona, Costa Rica

April, the same as March, in Macacona, Costa Rica, is another hot spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.5°C (90.5°F) and min 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

Macacona, Costa Rica, marks the arrival of April with an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.5°C (90.5°F), hardly different from March's 32.8°C (91°F). April brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) in Macacona.

Heat index

April's mean heat index is computed to be an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the necessity for resting and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is critical to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Macacona, the average relative humidity in April is 67%.

Rainfall

In Macacona, in April, during 14.4 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Macacona, during the entire year, the rain falls for 218.6 days and collects up to 1456mm (57.32") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of April in Macacona, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 17:50 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.5h.

UV index

January through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Macacona. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During April, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.