April weather forecast
Paya, Panama

April, the same as March, is a moderately hot spring month in Paya, Panama, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.8°C (74.8°F) and max 29.9°C (85.8°F).

Temperature

April's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), diverging marginally from March's 29.7°C (85.5°F). In Paya, April's nights observe an average temperature dip to a still moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Heat index

In April, the heat index is computed to be a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In Paya, the average relative humidity in April is 86%.

Rainfall

In Paya, during April, the rain falls for 28.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 203mm (7.99") of precipitation. In Paya, Panama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 331.3 days and collects up to 2112mm (83.15") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Paya, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of April, in Paya, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:18 EST.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

April, July, September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Paya. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during April translates into the following recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.