April weather forecastCañas, Panama

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in Cañas, Panama, is another hot spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.7°C (74.7°F) and max 34°C (93.2°F).

Temperature

The arrival of April records an average high-temperature of a still hot 34°C (93.2°F), closely related to the 34.6°C (94.3°F) observed in March. Cañas observes an average low-temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) during April nights.

Heat index

In April, the heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely to occur. Prolonged exertion can lead to heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 70%.

Rainfall

In Cañas, Panama, during April, the rain falls for 19.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 105mm (4.13") of precipitation. In Cañas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269.3 days and collects up to 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Cañas is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:29 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April 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 in Cañas. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.