April weather forecast
San Juan Petlapa, Mexico

April is a torrid spring month in San Juan Petlapa, Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.3°C (95.5°F) and 21.1°C (70°F).

Temperature

San Juan Petlapa's April weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from March's tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F) to a torrid 35.3°C (95.5°F). A steep decline to an agreeable 21.1°C (70°F) characterizes the April nights in San Juan Petlapa.

Heat index

The heat index for April is evaluated at a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. 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 extremely significant for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In San Juan Petlapa, the average relative humidity in April is 64%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout April, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 209 rainfall days, and 998mm (39.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in San Juan Petlapa is 12h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 6:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in San Juan Petlapa, Mexico, is 9.2h.

UV index

March through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in San Juan Petlapa. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in April translates into these instructions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.