April weather forecast
Menchaca, Panama

April, the same as March, in Menchaca, Panama, is another tropical spring month, with an average temperature varying between 23.7°C (74.7°F) and 34°C (93.2°F).

Temperature

Menchaca greets April with an average high-temperature of a still hot 34°C (93.2°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. Menchaca in April experiences a low-temperature average of 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Heat index

April's average heat index is appraised at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Mindful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are to be expected. Extended physical effort might result in heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In Menchaca, 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. Throughout the year, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Menchaca, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:32 EST.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Menchaca, Panama, are January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.