April weather forecast
McKinley Park, AK

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The landscape of the famed McKinley Park in the Alaska Denali National Park
The landscape of the famed McKinley Park in the Alaska Denali National Park

Weather in April

April, the same as March, in McKinley Park, Alaska, is a freezing cold spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and min 16°F (-8.9°C).

Temperature

As April begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 19°F (-7.2°C) in March to a still subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). The average low-temperature during April nights is a still subzero cold 16°F (-8.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 90%.

Rainfall

In McKinley Park, in April, during 10.5 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.7 rainfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, August through December. In McKinley Park, in April, during 14.6 snowfall days, 5.2" (132mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In McKinley Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 116.3 days and aggregates up to 42.13" (1070mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 15h and 7min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 10:14 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.5h.

UV index

In McKinley Park, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in April suggests the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in April?

April temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and a low-temperature of 16°F (-8.9°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 90%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In McKinley Park, in April, during 10.5 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In McKinley Park, in April, snow falls for 14.6 days, with typically accumulated 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

The average day length in April in McKinley Park is 15h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 10:14 pm AKDT.

How many hours of sunshine does McKinley Park have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 7.5h.

How high is the UV index in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
McKinley Park, AK

Average temperature in April - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average high temperature in April: 31.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (61.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 16°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8°F).

Average pressure in April
McKinley Park, AK

Average pressure in April - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average pressure in April: 29.85"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.93"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.76"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
McKinley Park, AK

Average wind speed in April - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average wind speed in April: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (4.7mph).

Average humidity in April
McKinley Park, AK

Average humidity in April - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average humidity in April: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (67%).

Average rainfall in April
McKinley Park, AK

Average rainfall in April - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in April
McKinley Park, AK

Average rainfall days in April - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average rainfall days in April: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in April
McKinley Park, AK

Average snowfall in April - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average snowfall in April: 5.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (7.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").

Average snowfall days in April
McKinley Park, AK

Average snowfall days in April - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average snowfall days in April: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
McKinley Park, AK

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average daylight in April: 15h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in April
McKinley Park, AK

Average sunshine days in April - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average sunshine days in April: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

Average UV index in April
McKinley Park, AK

Average UV index in April - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average UV index in April: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
McKinley Park, AK

Average cloud cover in April - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average cloud cover in April: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in April
McKinley Park, AK

Average visibility in April - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average visibility in April: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (3mi).

McKinley Park, Alaska, USA

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