April weather forecastGatun, Panama

Weather in April

April, like March, in Gatun, Panama, is another warm spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.4°C (77.7°F) and an average high of 29°C (84.2°F).

Temperature

The arrival of April brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), nearly identical to March's 28.3°C (82.9°F). Gatun's nocturnal April readings average at a still warm 25.4°C (77.7°F), showing little variation from the daytime temperatures.

Heat index

The heat index in April is evaluated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 81%.

Rainfall

In Gatun, in April, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation. In Gatun, during the entire year, the rain falls for 266.8 days and collects up to 1014mm (39.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gatun, Panama, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:29 EST.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Gatun is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during April translates into the following directions:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.