April shows a shift in
Punda's weather, with an increment in both temperature and rainfall, up to 20mm (0.79"). However, the rainfall doesn't considerably disrupt the generally sunny and warm climate. Visitors can still enjoy outdoor activities for most parts of the day. The nights in April are known to be pleasantly warm, making it a great time to indulge in the vibrant nightlife of Punda. Therefore, despite the slight weather fluctuations, April remains a good time to visit Punda.
Temperature
April brings a marginal elevation to a still hot 31.1°C (88°F) from
March's 30.5°C (86.9°F) in Punda's average high-temperatures. Punda, during April, witnesses an average low-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F).
Heat index
The heat index for April is appraised at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. 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 hold particular significance for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.
Humidity
In April, the average relative humidity in Punda,
Curaçao, is 77.2%.
Rainfall
In Punda, in April, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 20mm (0.79") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 69.4 rainfall days, and 553mm (21.77") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
In April, the average length of the day in Punda is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:49 AST.
Sunshine
In April, the average sunshine in Punda is 8.2h.