April weather forecast
Encrucijada, Cuba

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.