April weather forecast
Ponuga, Panama

April, like March, is a hot spring month in Ponuga, Panama, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.7°C (74.7°F) and an average high of 34°C (93.2°F).

Temperature

Ponuga measures an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34°C (93.2°F) in April, nearly consistent with the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) is common in Ponuga during the nights of April.

Heat index

The heat index for April is estimated at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. 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 largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Ponuga, Panama, in April, it is raining for 19.2 days, with typically 105mm (4.13") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ponuga, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ponuga, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:33 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 8.7h.

UV index

January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during April translates into the following recommendations:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.