April weather forecast
Golden, CO

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Weather in April

April in Golden, Colorado, marks the onset of spring, evidenced by the significant rise in temperature from 46.9°F (8.3°C) to 52.7°F (11.5°C). Flowers begin to bloom as the frosty winter fades away. April witnesses an increasing frequency of rainfall, displaying classic spring showers. April brings a celebratory sense of warmer months ahead with steadily extending daylight hours. Has though the gloominess of winter totally moved away, the city brightens up with longer hours of sunshine.

Temperature

April's arrival in Golden, Colorado, brings a modest temperature shift, moving from a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) in March to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). Despite drastic daily temperature oscillations, Golden cools down to an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in April.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 57%.

Rainfall

In April, in Golden, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout April, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Golden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.9 days and collects up to 17.32" (440mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Golden, in April, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 8.39" (213mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 57.8 snowfall days, and 49.41" (1255mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:25 pm. On the last day of April, in Golden, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:54 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 10.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Golden is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in April translates into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures in Golden?

The high-temperature in Golden during April is 52.7°F (11.5°C) and the low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Golden?

In Golden, Colorado, the average relative humidity in April is 57%.

How much does it rain in Golden in April?

In Golden, during April, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Golden in April?

In April, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout April, 8.39" (213mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April in Golden?

In April, the average day length in Golden, Colorado, is 13h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Golden?

On the first day of April in Golden, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:54 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Golden?

In Golden, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in April is 10.6h.

How high is the UV index in April in Golden?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Golden, Colorado, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Golden, CO

Average temperature in April - Golden, CO
  • Average high temperature in April: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.3°F).

Average pressure in April
Golden, CO

Average pressure in April - Golden, CO
  • Average pressure in April: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Golden, CO

Average wind speed in April - Golden, CO
  • Average wind speed in April: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.4mph).

Average humidity in April
Golden, CO

Average humidity in April - Golden, CO
  • Average humidity in April: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

Average rainfall in April
Golden, CO

Average rainfall in April - Golden, CO
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in April
Golden, CO

Average rainfall days in April - Golden, CO
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5 days).

Average snowfall in April
Golden, CO

Average snowfall in April - Golden, CO
  • Average snowfall in April: 8.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Golden, CO

Average snowfall days in April - Golden, CO
  • Average snowfall days in April: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Golden, CO

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Golden, CO
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 10h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in April
Golden, CO

Average sunshine days in April - Golden, CO
  • Average sunshine days in April: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.4 days).

Average UV index in April
Golden, CO

Average UV index in April - Golden, 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
Golden, CO

Average cloud cover in April - Golden, CO
  • Average cloud cover in April: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in April
Golden, CO

Average visibility in April - Golden, 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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