April weather forecast
Las Parras, Dominican Republic

April, like March, in Las Parras, Dominican Republic, is a moderately hot spring month, with an average temperature varying between 20.8°C (69.4°F) and 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

Las Parras in April witnesses an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), indicating a slight variation from March's 28.5°C (83.3°F). Las Parras's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 20.8°C (69.4°F) during the nights of April.

Heat index

In April, the average heat index is evaluated at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down 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. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Las Parras is 79%.

Rainfall

In Las Parras, Dominican Republic, in April, it is raining for 20.9 days, with typically 72mm (2.83") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Las Parras, Dominican Republic, there are 270.7 rainfall days, and 1060mm (41.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Las Parras, Dominican Republic, is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of April in Las Parras, Dominican Republic, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 19:00 AST.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Las Parras 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 radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during April translates into the following guidance:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.