April weather forecast
Carbet Mitan, French Guiana

April, like March, in Carbet Mitan, French Guiana, is another warm spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.4°C (72.3°F) and max 28.8°C (83.8°F).

Temperature

April's entry sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), replicating March's climate. The temperature in Carbet Mitan, French Guiana, dips to an average of 22.4°C (72.3°F) during April nights.

Heat index

In April, the heat index 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.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Carbet Mitan, during April, the rain falls for 26.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 142mm (5.59") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Carbet Mitan, there are 270.6 rainfall days, and 1131mm (44.53") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Carbet Mitan, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:35 -03.

Sunshine

In Carbet Mitan, 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. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during April leads to these advisories:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.