April weather forecastEl Volcán, Cuba

Weather in April

April in El Volcán, Cuba, is a hot spring month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.7°C (87.3°F) and an average low of 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Temperature

April's weather displays an average high-temperature of a hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), slightly varied from March's 28.5°C (83.3°F). Throughout the month of April, the average temperature in El Volcán dips to an agreeable 21.9°C (71.4°F) at night.

Heat index

For most parts of April, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 69%, April is the least humid month in El Volcán, Cuba.

Rainfall

In El Volcán, during April, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in El Volcán, there are 204.8 rainfall days, and 802mm (31.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 42min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 19:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:56 CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in El Volcán is 9.2h.

UV index

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in El Volcán, Cuba. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in April translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. 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.