April weather forecast
Cañon City, CO

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Weather in April

April exhibits a steep change towards warmer weather, breaking from the harsh cold months. With temperatures playing between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 55.8°F (13.2°C), it is a welcome relief for many. The weather is synonymous with rain showers, becoming more frequent as spring picks up pace. A noteworthy increase in daylight hours, along with improved sunshine hours, details the rapidly changing seasonal shift. Despite a higher number of rainfall days, April provides plenty of opportunities for outside exploration in Cañon City.

Temperature

With the onset of April, Cañon City observes a minor temperature ascent, with the average high-temperature adjusting from March's frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) to a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C). The nighttime temperature in Cañon City during April exhibits a clear drop from daytime highs, settling at a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

In Cañon City, Colorado, the average relative humidity in April is 50%.

Rainfall

In Cañon City, Colorado, in April, during 11.2 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cañon City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.6 days and collects up to 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cañon City are January through May, October through December. In Cañon City, in April, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.82" (97mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38 snowfall days, and 23.94" (608mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of April, in Cañon City, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:52 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Cañon City, Colorado, the average sunshine in April is 11.1h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Cañon City, Colorado, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during April morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Cañon City in April?

The high-temperature, in April, in Cañon City, is 55.8°F (13.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Cañon City?

The average relative humidity in April in Cañon City is 50%.

How much does it rain in Cañon City in April?

In Cañon City, during April, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April in Cañon City?

In April, in Cañon City, Colorado, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout April, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Cañon City have in April?

In April, the average day length in Cañon City is 13h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Cañon City?

On the first day of April in Cañon City, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:52 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cañon City have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration in Cañon City is 11.1h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Cañon City?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Cañon City, CO

Average temperature in April - Cañon City, CO
  • Average high temperature in April: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.5°F).

Average pressure in April
Cañon City, CO

Average pressure in April - Cañon City, CO
  • Average pressure in April: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Cañon City, CO

Average wind speed in April - Cañon City, CO
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in April
Cañon City, CO

Average humidity in April - Cañon City, CO
  • Average humidity in April: 50%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in April
Cañon City, CO

Average rainfall in April - Cañon City, CO
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.31").

Average rainfall days in April
Cañon City, CO

Average rainfall days in April - Cañon City, CO
  • Average rainfall days in April: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in April
Cañon City, CO

Average snowfall in April - Cañon City, CO
  • Average snowfall in April: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Cañon City, CO

Average snowfall days in April - Cañon City, CO
  • Average snowfall days in April: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Cañon City, CO

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Cañon City, CO
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Cañon City, CO

Average sunshine days in April - Cañon City, CO
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.7 days).

Average UV index in April
Cañon City, CO

Average UV index in April - Cañon City, CO
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Cañon City, CO

Average cloud cover in April - Cañon City, CO
  • Average cloud cover in April: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in April
Cañon City, CO

Average visibility in April - Cañon City, CO
  • 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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