April weather forecast
Portobelillo, Panama

April, like March, is another tropical spring month in Portobelillo, 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

The arrival of April brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34°C (93.2°F), subtly diverging from March's 34.6°C (94.3°F). Portobelillo witnesses an average low-temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) throughout the month of April.

Heat index

April's heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Keep guard: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued activity increases the risk of heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Portobelillo is 70%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 19.2 days. Throughout April, 105mm (4.13") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Portobelillo, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Portobelillo, Panama, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of April in Portobelillo, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:31 EST.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Portobelillo, Panama, is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Portobelillo are January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.