April weather forecast
Tamarin, Suriname

April, the same as March, is another warm spring month in Tamarin, Suriname, with an average temperature varying between 23.1°C (73.6°F) and 29.7°C (85.5°F).

Temperature

As Tamarin transitions into April, the average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. Tamarin in April anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index for April is computed to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Tamarin is 83%.

Rainfall

In Tamarin, in April, during 24.6 rainfall days, 91mm (3.58") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Tamarin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 253 days and collects up to 878mm (34.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Tamarin is 12h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of April, in Tamarin, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:44 -03.

Sunshine

In Tamarin, the average sunshine in April is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tamarin are January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during April translates into the following guidance:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.