April weather forecastNahualate, Guatemala

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in Nahualate, Guatemala, is another hot spring month, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Temperature

Shifting into April, Nahualate records an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. The average low-temperature in Nahualate during April nights is a pleasant 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index in April is computed to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Implement heightened safety measures - risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is increased. Prolonged activity may result in heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. 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.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Nahualate, during April, the rain falls for 19.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 222.8 rainfall days, and 1491mm (58.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Nahualate, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of April, in Nahualate, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:22 CST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Nahualate are April and July, with an average of 11.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Nahualate. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.