April weather forecastEncrucijada, Cuba

April

Weather in April

April is a tropical spring month in Encrucijada, Cuba, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Temperature

Encrucijada's average high-temperature in April is a tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 28.6°C (83.5°F) of March. In April, the temperature drops to an average of 20.6°C (69.1°F) at night.

Heat index

For April, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The least humid month is April, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In April, in Encrucijada, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout April, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 206 rainfall days, and 740mm (29.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 19:35. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 19:46 CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in April translates into this advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in April, in Encrucijada, is 30.8°C (87.4°F), while the average low-temperature is 20.6°C (69.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in April is computed to be 38°C (100.4°F).

April is the least humid month in Encrucijada, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

In Encrucijada, the average relative humidity in April is 72%.

In Encrucijada, during April, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.

The average day length in April is 12h and 41min.

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 19:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 19:46 CDT.

In Encrucijada, the average sunshine duration in April is 9.6h.

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M April M J J A S O N D

Mar

April

May

Average high temperature

28.6°C

30.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.6km/h

9.5km/h

9.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.8

12.3

9.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Encrucijada, Cuba

Average high temperature in April: 30.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°C).

Average low temperature in April: 20.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°C).

Average pressure in April
Encrucijada, Cuba

Average pressure in April: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Encrucijada, Cuba

Average wind speed in April: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7km/h).

Average humidity in April
Encrucijada, Cuba

Average humidity in April: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in April
Encrucijada, Cuba

Average rainfall in April: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (114mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and December (18mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Encrucijada, Cuba

Average rainfall days in April: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (24.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Encrucijada, Cuba

Average daylight in April: 12h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

Average sunshine in April: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in April
Encrucijada, Cuba

Average sunshine days in April: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (4.1 days).

Average UV index in April
Encrucijada, Cuba

Average UV index in April: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in April
Encrucijada, Cuba

Average cloud cover in April: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in April
Encrucijada, Cuba

Average visibility in April: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April and May (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, August, September, October, November and December (7km).