April weather forecast
Palo Alto, CA

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Palm trees and the iconic Hoover Tower within Stanford University in Palo Alto, California
Palm trees and the iconic Hoover Tower within Stanford University in Palo Alto, California

Weather in April

April, the same as March, is another refreshing spring month in Palo Alto, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and an average high of 64.9°F (18.3°C).

Temperature

April brings a marginal elevation to a still refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C) from March's 61.3°F (16.3°C) in Palo Alto's average high-temperatures. Palo Alto records a steady low-temperature average of 47.1°F (8.4°C) during April.

Humidity

In Palo Alto, the average relative humidity in April is 71%.

Rainfall

In Palo Alto, in April, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 63.3 rainfall days, and 9.53" (242mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Palo Alto, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:57 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in April translates into this advice:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

April temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and a low-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Palo Alto, the average relative humidity in April is 71%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Palo Alto, during April, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Palo Alto have in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April in Palo Alto, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:57 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Palo Alto have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 10.4h.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in April?

In Palo Alto, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Palo Alto, CA

Average temperature in April - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average high temperature in April: 64.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (45.1°F).

Average pressure in April
Palo Alto, CA

Average pressure in April - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average pressure in April: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Palo Alto, CA

Average wind speed in April - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average wind speed in April: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (4.9mph).

Average humidity in April
Palo Alto, CA

Average humidity in April - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average humidity in April: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (65%).

Average rainfall in April
Palo Alto, CA

Average rainfall in April - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0").

Average rainfall days in April
Palo Alto, CA

Average rainfall days in April - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Palo Alto, CA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in April
Palo Alto, CA

Average sunshine days in April - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18 days).

Average UV index in April
Palo Alto, CA

Average UV index in April - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in April
Palo Alto, CA

Average cloud cover in April - Palo Alto, CA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in April
Palo Alto, CA

Average visibility in April - Palo Alto, 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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