April weather forecast
Girdwood, AK

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Weather in April

April marks a prominent shift in Girdwood's weather patterns as daylight extends, and warmer temperatures become more frequent. The last snowfall before the onset of summer usually occurs this month with an average of 4.33" (110mm). Moving into May, the weather will continue to improve; the days become longer, temperatures rise, and the last vestiges of spring snowfall disappear.

Temperature

With the beginning of April, Girdwood's average high-temperature sees a minor increase, transitioning from a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in March to a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C). During the month of April, an average low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) is recorded.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 91%.

Rainfall

In Girdwood, in April, during 12.8 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Girdwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.6 days and collects up to 23.62" (600mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Girdwood, in April, during 11.7 snowfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 92.4 snowfall days, and 43.31" (1100mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Girdwood, the average length of the day in April is 14h and 46min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 9:58 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In Girdwood, the average sunshine in April is 5.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during April translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is April?

The high-temperature, in April, in Girdwood, records 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity in Girdwood is 91%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout April, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In Girdwood, in April, during 11.7 snowfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 14h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 9:58 pm AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 5.3h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Girdwood, AK

Average temperature in April - Girdwood, AK
  • Average high temperature in April: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (56.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

Average pressure in April
Girdwood, AK

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.66"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Girdwood, AK

Average wind speed in April - Girdwood, AK
  • Average wind speed in April: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in April
Girdwood, AK

Average humidity in April - Girdwood, AK
  • Average humidity in April: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (79%).

Average rainfall in April
Girdwood, AK

Average rainfall in April - Girdwood, AK
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in April
Girdwood, AK

Average rainfall days in April - Girdwood, AK
  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in April
Girdwood, AK

Average snowfall in April - Girdwood, AK
  • Average snowfall in April: 4.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Girdwood, AK

Average snowfall days in April - Girdwood, AK
  • Average snowfall days in April: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in April
Girdwood, AK

Average sunshine days in April - Girdwood, AK
  • Average sunshine days in April: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).

Average UV index in April
Girdwood, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Girdwood, AK

Average cloud cover in April - Girdwood, AK
  • Average cloud cover in April: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in April
Girdwood, AK

Average visibility in April - Girdwood, AK
  • Average visibility in April: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (4mi).

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