April weather forecast
Machaquila, Guatemala

April in Machaquila, Guatemala, is a hot spring month, with an average temperature varying between 20.2°C (68.4°F) and 32.8°C (91°F).

Temperature

Temperature records mark April as the warmest month, with highs averaging 32.8°C (91°F) and lows at 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Heat index

April's average heat index is estimated at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 74%, April is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Machaquila, in April, during 15.7 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Machaquila, during the entire year, the rain falls for 260.2 days and collects up to 1135mm (44.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Machaquila, Guatemala, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:16 CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.7h of sunshine, April has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

March, April and June, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in April translates into this advice:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.