April weather forecastBarnizal, Panama

Weather in April

April, like March, is another tropical spring month in Barnizal, Panama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34°C (93.2°F) and an average low of 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Temperature

The beginning of April reveals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34°C (93.2°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. Barnizal experiences an average low-temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) in the month of April.

Heat index

April's average heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 70%.

Rainfall

In Barnizal, in April, it is raining for 19.2 days, with typically 105mm (4.13") of accumulated precipitation. In Barnizal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269.3 days and collects up to 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of April in Barnizal, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:32 EST.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in April translates into these instructions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.