April weather forecast
La Cueva, Dominican Republic

April, like March, in La Cueva, Dominican Republic, is another warm spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°C (84.7°F) and 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during April registers at a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. The average low-temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F) is witnessed during April.

Heat index

The average heat index in April is computed to be a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In La Cueva, Dominican Republic, during April, the rain falls for 20.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation. In La Cueva, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.7 days and collects up to 1060mm (41.73") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 19:02 AST.

Sunshine

In La Cueva, the average sunshine in April is 8.6h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in April interprets into the following advice:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.