April weather forecastCalixto, Cuba

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in Calixto, Cuba, is another hot spring month, with an average temperature varying between 21.4°C (70.5°F) and 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

Calixto's April showcases an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F), hardly distinct from March's 30.2°C (86.4°F). Throughout April, a steady low-temperature average of 21.4°C (70.5°F) is noted.

Heat index

April's heat index is calculated to be a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Calixto, during April, the rain falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Calixto, there are 202.5 rainfall days, and 785mm (30.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of April, in Calixto, Cuba, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:32 CDT.

Sunshine

In Calixto, Cuba, the average sunshine in April is 10.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Calixto are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in April translates into these instructions:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.