April weather forecastAltamira, Panama

April weather for Altamira, Panama: April, like March, is a hot spring month in Altamira, Panama, with an average temperature varying between 24.6°C (76.3°F) and 30.8°C (87.4°F). In Altamira, Panama, in April, it is raining for 23.6 days, with typically 116mm (4.57") of accumulated precipitation.

April

Weather in April

April, like March, is a hot spring month in Altamira, Panama, with an average temperature varying between 24.6°C (76.3°F) and 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

The warmest months are March and April, with an average high-temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Heat index

April's mean heat index is estimated at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Altamira is 80%.

Rainfall

In Altamira, in April, it is raining for 23.6 days, with typically 116mm (4.57") of accumulated precipitation. In Altamira, during the entire year, the rain falls for 282 days and collects up to 1912mm (75.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Altamira, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

Sunshine

In Altamira, the average sunshine in April is 7.6h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Altamira. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during April morphs into the following directions:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

March and April are characterised by peak temperatures, with an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

April temperatures in Altamira, Panama, vary between a high-temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and a low-temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 40°C (104°F).

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

In Altamira, Panama, in April, it is raining for 23.6 days, with typically 116mm (4.57") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in April in Altamira is 12h and 20min.

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

In April, the average sunshine duration in Altamira, Panama, is 7.6h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Altamira.

The months with the lowest UV index in Altamira, Panama, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Altamira, Panama, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Altamira, Panama

  • Average high temperature in April: 30.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (30.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are October and November (28.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 24.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (24.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (23.6°C).

Average pressure in April
Altamira, Panama

  • Average pressure in April: 1010.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1011mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.6mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Altamira, Panama

  • Average wind speed in April: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and September (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in April
Altamira, Panama

  • Average humidity in April: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and November (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (77%).

Average rainfall in April
Altamira, Panama

  • Average rainfall in April: 116mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (273mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (14mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Altamira, Panama

  • Average rainfall days in April: 23.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (29.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.6 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Altamira, Panama

  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in April
Altamira, Panama

  • Average sunshine days in April: 3.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (10.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Altamira, Panama

  • Average UV index in April: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in April
Altamira, Panama

  • Average cloud cover in April: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in April
Altamira, Panama

  • Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March and April (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (8km).