April weather forecast
Baugé, French Guiana

April, the same as March, is another warm spring month in Baugé, French Guiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.7°C (83.7°F) and an average low of 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Temperature

The advent of April presents an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.7°C (83.7°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. Baugé's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 22.5°C (72.5°F) during the nights of April.

Heat index

The heat index value for April is evaluated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Baugé is 90%.

Rainfall

In April, in Baugé, the rain falls for 28.7 days. Throughout April, 168mm (6.61") of precipitation is accumulated. In Baugé, during the entire year, the rain falls for 280.4 days and collects up to 1281mm (50.43") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:34 -03.

Sunshine

In Baugé, the average sunshine in April is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through June and 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: A maximum high UV index of 6 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.