April weather forecast
Chinandega, Nicaragua

April marks the end of the dry season in Chinandega with a considerable increase in rainfall. Long daylight hours remain a dominant feature, allowing plenty of time for exploration before the rain resumes. A notable shift registers in April, with an increase of rainfall to 17mm (0.67") from previous dry spells. Despite the wetter conditions, temperatures remain warm, although they tend to be slightly lower than the preceding months. As April progresses, increasing cloud coverage signals the imminent arrival of the wet season.

Temperature

April is the warmest month in Chinandega, exhibiting average temperatures of 35.3°C (95.5°F) at the peak and 26.3°C (79.3°F) at the base.

Heat index

The average heat index in April is calculated to be a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Chinandega is 60%.

Rainfall

In Chinandega, during April, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 185.4 rainfall days, and 1051mm (41.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chinandega, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of April in Chinandega, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 18:03 CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.2h of sunshine, April has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Chinandega are January, February, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during April, leads to the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.