April weather forecast
Mazatenango, Guatemala

Mazatenango's weather in April transitions towards a rainier profile. The city encounters the most substantial increase in precipitation, reaching 71mm (2.8"), marking the onset of the rainy season. Despite rainfall, hours of bright sunshine continue to endure, indicating the end of the hot season and the arrival of monsoons. Temperatures, in general, abide the March trend, albeit with a slight increase in the lowest temperature. The city, hence, undergoes a moderate shift towards a cooler and wetter climate.

Temperature

April's climate shows a minor adjustment in average high-temperatures to a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F) from March's 31.5°C (88.7°F). The average temperature in Mazatenango, Guatemala, drops to a pleasant 20.2°C (68.4°F) during the night in the month of April.

Heat index

The heat index in April is computed to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In Mazatenango, the average relative humidity in April is 64%.

Rainfall

In Mazatenango, during April, the rain falls for 19.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. In Mazatenango, during the entire year, the rain falls for 222.8 days and collects up to 1491mm (58.7") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Mazatenango is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:22 CST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are April and July, with an average of 11.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Mazatenango. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.