April weather forecast
La Colorada, Panama

April, like March, is a hot spring month in La Colorada, Panama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.7°C (74.7°F) and 34°C (93.2°F).

Temperature

La Colorada registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 34°C (93.2°F) at the commencement of April, closely related to the preceding month. An average temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) marks the nights in April.

Heat index

April's mean heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Stay mindful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke could follow extended physical effort.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 70%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 19.2 days. Throughout April, 105mm (4.13") of precipitation is accumulated. In La Colorada, Panama, 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 is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:33 EST.

Sunshine

In La Colorada, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.