April weather forecastBalboa, Panama

Weather in April

As Balboa, Panama, transitions further into the year, April presents a notable upturn in rainfall, making it one of the wettest months with a total rainfall of 104mm (4.09"). The temperature continues its steady rise, contributing to the tropical climate in this city. Despite the increase in precipitation, the sunshine hours are considerable, ensuring that the city inhabitants can still partake in outdoor activities. The wind, however, drops in speed, doing little to mitigate the mugginess of the city. Visibility still remains good, undeterred by the rising rains and humidity, making day-to-day activity unhindered.

Temperature

April, with its average high-temperature of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F), holds the record as the warmest month.

Heat index

April's average heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. 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.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 22.7 days. Throughout April, 104mm (4.09") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 294.6 rainfall days, and 1899mm (74.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Balboa, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During April, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.