April weather forecast
Balaclava, Jamaica

With April, rainfall takes a substantial leap to 127mm (5"), confirming the city's entry into the wet season. The balmy, coastal city of Balaclava experiences an elongation of daylight hours, pairing with a rise in temperature, to break through the winter woes and fully embrace spring. The trend in weather continues upward, with longer sunshine hours and rising temperatures becoming characteristic. Simultaneously, wind speeds decrease slightly, emphasizing the calm and welcoming nature of Balaclava's April weather. The noticeable changes in weather conditions bring an energizing vigor back to the city after the relative calm of the winter months.

Temperature

With the onset of April in Balaclava, a modest change to a still moderately hot 28.4°C (83.1°F) from March's 27.6°C (81.7°F) is noted in high-temperature. In Balaclava, April nights witness a steady temperature drop to a comfortable 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index for April is computed to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Balaclava, Jamaica, is 83%.

Rainfall

In Balaclava, in April, it is raining for 25.4 days, with typically 127mm (5") of accumulated precipitation. In Balaclava, during the entire year, the rain falls for 297.9 days and collects up to 1472mm (57.95") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Balaclava, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:31 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.1h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in April suggests the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.