April weather forecast
Palm Desert, CA

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Palm trees line the neat lawns of a golf course in Palm Desert, California, with full reflections in the water
Palm trees line the neat lawns of a golf course in Palm Desert, California, with full reflections in the water

Weather in April

April brings a distinct shift in the Palm Desert weather pattern with warmer days and lighter breezes. Peak temperatures are known to hit up to 73.6°F (23.1°C), inviting residents to revel in vibrant outdoor lifestyles. However, nighttime temperatures remain on the cooler side, providing an excellent counterpart to the hotter afternoons. The progression from spring into summer draws with it an expected increase in daylight hours and a respectively lower average cloud coverage at 12%. Demonstrating a significant dip in rainfall levels, April is noticeably drier, promising fewer disruptions due to weather.

Temperature

April's arrival in Palm Desert brings a modest temperature shift, moving from a comfortable 67.3°F (19.6°C) in March to a warm 73.6°F (23.1°C). The month of April records an average low-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) in Palm Desert, California.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 37%.

Rainfall

In Palm Desert, during April, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Palm Desert, there are 51.6 rainfall days, and 6.06" (154mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Palm Desert, California, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:28 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Palm Desert is 11.6h.

UV index

In Palm Desert, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures in Palm Desert?

In Palm Desert, 73.6°F (23.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 52.2°F (11.2°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April in Palm Desert?

The average relative humidity in April in Palm Desert is 37%.

How many days does it rain in April in Palm Desert?

In Palm Desert, during April, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Palm Desert have in April?

The average day length in April in Palm Desert is 13h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Palm Desert?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:28 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Palm Desert?

In April, the average sunshine duration in Palm Desert is 11.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Palm Desert?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Palm Desert, California, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Palm Desert, CA

Average temperature in April - Palm Desert, CA
  • Average high temperature in April: 73.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (58.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (43.5°F).

Average pressure in April
Palm Desert, CA

Average pressure in April - Palm Desert, CA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Palm Desert, CA

Average wind speed in April - Palm Desert, CA
  • Average wind speed in April: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Palm Desert, CA

Average humidity in April - Palm Desert, CA
  • Average humidity in April: 37%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (47%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and August (29%).

Average rainfall in April
Palm Desert, CA

Average rainfall in April - Palm Desert, CA
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.12").

Average rainfall days in April
Palm Desert, CA

Average rainfall days in April - Palm Desert, CA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.8 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Palm Desert, CA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Palm Desert, CA
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 11h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Palm Desert, CA

Average sunshine days in April - Palm Desert, CA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 26.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (18.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Palm Desert, CA

Average UV index in April - Palm Desert, CA
  • Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in April
Palm Desert, CA

Average cloud cover in April - Palm Desert, CA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in April
Palm Desert, CA

Average visibility in April - Palm Desert, CA
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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