April weather forecastEl Cristo, Panama

Weather in April

April, like March, is another tropical spring month in El Cristo, Panama, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.7°C (74.7°F) and max 34°C (93.2°F).

Temperature

April's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still hot 34°C (93.2°F), slightly varied from March's 34.6°C (94.3°F). In El Cristo, the expected average low-temperature for April is a moderately hot 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during April is calculated to be a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Beware: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are on the cards. Heatstroke could result from sustained physical activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. 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. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In El Cristo, in April, it is raining for 19.2 days, with typically 105mm (4.13") of accumulated precipitation. In El Cristo, Panama, 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 the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of April, in El Cristo, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:32 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during April translates into the following directions:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.