April weather forecastQueenstown, Guyana

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in Queenstown, Guyana, is another hot spring month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and an average low of 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

Queenstown observes an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F) in April, barely different from 30.3°C (86.5°F) in March. The average nighttime temperature in Queenstown lowers to a pleasant 22.8°C (73°F) throughout April.

Heat index

April's mean heat index is computed to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. 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 particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In Queenstown, Guyana, the average relative humidity in April is 80%.

Rainfall

In April, in Queenstown, the rain falls for 27.4 days. Throughout April, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Queenstown, there are 312.9 rainfall days, and 1254mm (49.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Queenstown is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:02 -04.

Sunshine

In Queenstown, the average sunshine in April is 8h.

UV index

March, April, July through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Queenstown. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in April leads to these guidelines:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.