April weather forecast
Camopi, French Guiana

The fourth month in Camopi, French Guiana demonstrates the most remarkable shift in weather elements thus far into the year. Notably, rainfall deeply escalates to a high for 2022, totalling 142mm (5.59") for April. Sending showers as a refreshment to the routine, April sprinkles a vibrant change into the meteorological canvas of the city. The conspicuous upswing in precipitation sets April apart from its predecessor, scripting a noteworthy weather chronicle.

Temperature

April commences with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.8°C (83.8°F), showing little deviation from March's warm 28.8°C (83.8°F). During April, Camopi's temperature averages to an agreeable 22.4°C (72.3°F) at night.

Heat index

The average heat index in April is calculated to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Camopi, in April, it is raining for 26.5 days, with typically 142mm (5.59") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 270.6 rainfall days, and 1131mm (44.53") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of April, in Camopi, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:33 -03.

Sunshine

In Camopi, the average sunshine in April is 4.8h.

UV index

January through July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Camopi. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in April suggests the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.