April weather forecast
Grand Carbet, French Guiana

April, the same as March, is another warm spring month in Grand Carbet, French Guiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.5°C (70.7°F) and max 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

Grand Carbet, French Guiana, commences April with an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. The average low-temperature, in April, in Grand Carbet, is a pleasant 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in April is evaluated at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children often fail to understand the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - hence, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 89%.

Rainfall

In Grand Carbet, in April, during 26.3 rainfall days, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Grand Carbet, French Guiana, there are 265.5 rainfall days, and 1078mm (42.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of April, in Grand Carbet, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:39 -03.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

In Grand Carbet, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.