April weather forecastLa Maná, Ecuador

Weather in April

April, the same as March, is another warm autumn month in La Maná, Ecuador, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°C (83.8°F) and 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

As La Maná transitions into April, the average high-temperature stands at a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F) is noted during the nights in April in La Maná.

Heat index

The heat index in April is evaluated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 88%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 27 days. Throughout April, 242mm (9.53") of precipitation is accumulated. In La Maná, during the entire year, the rain falls for 294.5 days and collects up to 1962mm (77.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

In La Maná, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of April in La Maná, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:16 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in La Maná is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in La Maná are March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during April translates into these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.