April weather forecast
Birchwood, AK

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Weather in April

April in Birchwood, Alaska, is a wintry spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

Birchwood's April weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in March to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C). In the month of April, Birchwood's average low-temperature falls to a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In Birchwood, the average relative humidity in April is 81%.

Rainfall

In Birchwood, during April, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147 rainfall days, and 13.27" (337mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Birchwood, in April, during 5.8 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Birchwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.9 days and aggregates up to 24.37" (619mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 14h and 49min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 8:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 10:02 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in April?

The average high-temperature, in April, in Birchwood, is 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in April?

In April, in Birchwood, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout April, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In Birchwood, in April, during 5.8 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Birchwood have in April?

In Birchwood, the average day length in April is 14h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 8:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 10:02 pm AKDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Birchwood have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 8.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

In Birchwood, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Birchwood, AK

Average temperature in April - Birchwood, AK
  • Average high temperature in April: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (63.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

Average pressure in April
Birchwood, AK

Average pressure in April - Birchwood, AK
  • Average pressure in April: 29.83"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.69"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Birchwood, AK

Average wind speed in April - Birchwood, AK
  • Average wind speed in April: 4.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (4.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.1mph).

Average humidity in April
Birchwood, AK

Average humidity in April - Birchwood, AK
  • Average humidity in April: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (65%).

Average rainfall in April
Birchwood, AK

Average rainfall in April - Birchwood, AK
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.63").

Average rainfall days in April
Birchwood, AK

Average rainfall days in April - Birchwood, AK
  • Average rainfall days in April: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in April
Birchwood, AK

Average snowfall in April - Birchwood, AK
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Birchwood, AK

Average snowfall days in April - Birchwood, AK
  • Average snowfall days in April: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Birchwood, AK

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Birchwood, AK
  • Average daylight in April: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in April
Birchwood, AK

Average sunshine days in April - Birchwood, AK
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).

Average UV index in April
Birchwood, AK

Average UV index in April - Birchwood, AK
  • Average UV index in April: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Birchwood, AK

Average cloud cover in April - Birchwood, AK
  • Average cloud cover in April: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are April, August and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in April
Birchwood, AK

Average visibility in April - Birchwood, AK
  • Average visibility in April: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (4mi).

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