April weather forecast
Monchy, Saint Lucia

April in Monchy, Saint Lucia, sees a noticeable increase in temperatures, humidity, and rainfall. The temperature rise is noted, with highs averaging 28.3°C (82.9°F), a significant leap from March. The pressure also decreases slightly from 1014.5mb to 1014.1mb. Wind from the east tends to cool off the city, providing inhabitants with some respite from the ever-present Caribbean heat. As we transition into May, these warm conditions persist, with the days growing hotter and the rainfall more frequent.

Temperature

In the transition from March to April, Monchy reports an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. The nights of April cool down to an average low of 25.5°C (77.9°F), subtly lower than daytime highs.

Heat index

April's mean heat index is estimated at a hot 32°C (89.6°F). Exhaustion might be the outcome of enduring exposure and continuous activity, with a risk of heat cramps.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Monchy is 74%.

Rainfall

In Monchy, in April, it is raining for 20.3 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Monchy, Saint Lucia, there are 255.2 rainfall days, and 560mm (22.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Monchy is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:19 AST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Monchy is April, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in April, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.