April weather forecast
McCarthy, AK

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Weather in April

April, the same as March, in McCarthy, Alaska, is a freezing cold spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C) and an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

In April, the average high-temperature marginally rises from 22.5°F (-5.3°C) in March to a still freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). Throughout the month of April, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, March, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 12.2 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In April, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout April, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 95.3 snowfall days, and 44.02" (1118mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 14h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 9:36 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.7h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in McCarthy is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in April leads to these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is April?

In McCarthy, in April, the average high-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January, March, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in April?

In McCarthy, the average relative humidity in April is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 12.2 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout April, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April?

In McCarthy, in April, during 10.3 snowfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does McCarthy have in April?

The average day length in April is 14h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 9:36 pm AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In McCarthy, the average sunshine duration in April is 9.7h.

How high is the UV index in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
McCarthy, AK

Average temperature in April - McCarthy, AK
  • Average high temperature in April: 29.8°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 (13.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1°F).

Average pressure in April
McCarthy, AK

Average pressure in April - McCarthy, AK
  • Average pressure in April: 29.87"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.76"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
McCarthy, AK

Average wind speed in April - McCarthy, AK
  • Average wind speed in April: 4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in April
McCarthy, AK

Average humidity in April - McCarthy, AK
  • Average humidity in April: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, March, April and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).

Average rainfall in April
McCarthy, AK

Average rainfall in April - McCarthy, AK
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.71").

Average rainfall days in April
McCarthy, AK

Average rainfall days in April - McCarthy, AK
  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in April
McCarthy, AK

Average snowfall in April - McCarthy, AK
  • Average snowfall in April: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in April
McCarthy, AK

Average snowfall days in April - McCarthy, AK
  • Average snowfall days in April: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - McCarthy, 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: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 14h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
McCarthy, AK

Average sunshine days in April - McCarthy, AK
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.7 days).

Average UV index in April
McCarthy, AK

Average UV index in April - McCarthy, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
McCarthy, AK

Average cloud cover in April - McCarthy, AK
  • Average cloud cover in April: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are March, May and June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in April
McCarthy, AK

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

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (5mi).

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