April weather forecast
Lafayette, CO

Share

Weather in April

Fully embracing the spring season, April in Lafayette, Colorado reveals a different facet of its weather pattern. The city witnesses nature in its full bloom, as the trees display their foliage more vividly than in prior months. Compared to March, the increased daylight and milder temperatures start to offer more pleasant conditions. This is often a preferred time for artists and photographers to capture the city's natural beauty. April paves the way for a more moderate climate, setting the stage for the vibrant, sunny days ahead.

Temperature

April's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in March to a refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C). Contrasted against daytime highs, Lafayette records an average nighttime low of 33.4°F (0.8°C) in April.

Humidity

In Lafayette, the average relative humidity in April is 53%.

Rainfall

In Lafayette, during April, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 96.7 rainfall days, and 5.63" (143mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lafayette, Colorado, in April, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Lafayette, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.7 days and aggregates up to 13.98" (355mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lafayette, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:25 pm. On the last day of April, in Lafayette, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:54 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 10.7h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Lafayette, Colorado, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature in Lafayette?

The high-temperature, in April, in Lafayette, is 57.6°F (14.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Lafayette?

The average relative humidity in April in Lafayette, Colorado, is 53%.

How many days does it rain in April in Lafayette?

In Lafayette, Colorado, during April, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lafayette in April?

In Lafayette, in April, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lafayette have in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Lafayette?

On the first day of April in Lafayette, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:54 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lafayette have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April in Lafayette, Colorado, is 10.7h.

How high is the UV index in April in Lafayette?

In Lafayette, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Lafayette, CO

Average temperature in April - Lafayette, CO
  • Average high temperature in April: 57.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (20.7°F).

Average pressure in April
Lafayette, CO

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

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

Average wind speed in April
Lafayette, CO

Average wind speed in April - Lafayette, CO
  • Average wind speed in April: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6mph).

Average humidity in April
Lafayette, CO

Average humidity in April - Lafayette, CO
  • Average humidity in April: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in April
Lafayette, CO

Average rainfall in April - Lafayette, CO
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.59"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.16").

Average rainfall days in April
Lafayette, CO

Average rainfall days in April - Lafayette, CO
  • Average rainfall days in April: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in April
Lafayette, CO

Average snowfall in April - Lafayette, CO
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Lafayette, CO

Average snowfall days in April - Lafayette, CO
  • Average snowfall days in April: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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
Lafayette, CO

Average sunshine days in April - Lafayette, CO
  • Average sunshine days in April: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in April
Lafayette, CO

Average UV index in April - Lafayette, CO
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Lafayette, CO

Average cloud cover in April - Lafayette, CO
  • Average cloud cover in April: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in April
Lafayette, CO

Average visibility in April - Lafayette, 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).

Lafayette, Colorado, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location