April weather forecast
Wainwright, AK

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Weather in April

April is a subzero cold spring month in Wainwright, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 3.6°F (-15.8°C) and max 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature increases in April, moving from an arctic cold 1.8°F (-16.8°C) in March to a freezing cold 14.4°F (-9.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 3.6°F (-15.8°C) is noted during the month of April.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 92%.

Rainfall

In Wainwright, during April, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. In Wainwright, during the entire year, the rain falls for 66.3 days and collects up to 7.99" (203mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In April, it is snowing for 13.9 days. Throughout April, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.6 snowfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 16h and 35min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 9:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 12:16 am AKDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, April has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is April?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during April are 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 3.6°F (-15.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 92%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Wainwright, in April, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April?

In Wainwright, during April, snow falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 16h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 9:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 12:16 am AKDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is April, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Wainwright have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

In Wainwright, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Wainwright, AK

Average temperature in April - Wainwright, AK
  • Average high temperature in April: 14.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (49.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 3.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.3°F).

Average pressure in April
Wainwright, AK

Average pressure in April - Wainwright, AK
  • Average pressure in April: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Wainwright, AK

Average wind speed in April - Wainwright, AK
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.7mph).

Average humidity in April
Wainwright, AK

Average humidity in April - Wainwright, AK
  • Average humidity in April: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).

Average rainfall in April
Wainwright, AK

Average rainfall in April - Wainwright, AK
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in April
Wainwright, AK

Average rainfall days in April - Wainwright, AK
  • Average rainfall days in April: 3.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in April
Wainwright, AK

Average snowfall in April - Wainwright, AK
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.43").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.08").

Average snowfall days in April
Wainwright, AK

Average snowfall days in April - Wainwright, AK
  • Average snowfall days in April: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.9 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Wainwright, AK
  • Average daylight in April: 16h and 4min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in April
Wainwright, AK

Average sunshine days in April - Wainwright, AK
  • Average sunshine days in April: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (9.6 days).

Average UV index in April
Wainwright, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in April
Wainwright, AK

Average cloud cover in April - Wainwright, AK
  • Average cloud cover in April: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in April
Wainwright, AK

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

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

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