April weather forecastBarranco, Ecuador

Weather in April

April, like March, is another tropical autumn month in Barranco, Ecuador, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.4°C (72.3°F) and 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

Barranco experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F) in April, closely aligned with March's 31.5°C (88.7°F). The low-temperature average for Barranco during April stands at a pleasant 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

In April, the average heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In Barranco, the average relative humidity in April is 82%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 27.2 days. Throughout April, 205mm (8.07") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Barranco, there are 235.3 rainfall days, and 1397mm (55") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:17 -05.

Sunshine

In Barranco, the average sunshine in April is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in April interprets into the following advice:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.