April weather forecast
Jayuya, PR

April mostly parallels March weather in Jayuya but adds a fraction more rain to the equation. Over an average of 21.8 days, precipitation is almost always in the forecast, culminating in 1.57in of rainfall. The town basks under an average of nearly 12.6 hours of daylight, a sizeable portion of which, typically 8.8 hours, is sunny. Despite the increased prevalence of rain, temperatures and humidity levels remain much the same during this month. Constant winds a tad over 6.9mph (11.1km/h) provide a refreshing complement to the warm temperatures.

Temperature

The transition into April in Jayuya shows a subtle variation to a still warm 82.8°F (28.2°C) from March's 82°F (27.8°C) in the average high-temperature. April brings an average low-temperature of 72.1°F (22.3°C) to Jayuya.

Heat index

Throughout April, the heat index is calculated to be a hot 89.6°F (32°C). Long-lasting exposure and activity potentially induce a sense of weariness, with the risk of heat cramps.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 77%.

Rainfall

In Jayuya, during April, the rain falls for 21.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Jayuya, there are 249.1 rainfall days, and 28.82" (732mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of April, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 6:47 pm AST.

Sunshine

In Jayuya, the average sunshine in April is 8.8h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Jayuya, Puerto Rico. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.