April weather forecastTecpatán, Mexico

Weather in April

April in Tecpatán, Mexico, is a tropical spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32°C (89.6°F) and 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Temperature

April is Tecpatán's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 32°C (89.6°F) and lows of 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Heat index

In April, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Implement heightened safety measures - risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is increased. Prolonged activity may result in heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

April is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 15.7 days. Throughout April, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated. In Tecpatán, during the entire year, the rain falls for 233.7 days and collects up to 1131mm (44.53") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Tecpatán, Mexico, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Tecpatán, the average sunshine in April is 10.8h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 7, April is the month with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in April suggests the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.