April weather forecast
Nelson, CO

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Weather in April

April is a moderate spring month in Nelson, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.6°F (15.9°C) and min 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

A gentle upsurge in temperatures occurs as March gives way to April, with average highs shifting from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C) on average during April.

Humidity

In Nelson, the average relative humidity in April is 51%.

Rainfall

In Nelson, during April, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104 rainfall days, and 12.09" (307mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Nelson. In April, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout April, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nelson, there are 33.8 snowfall days, and 12.83" (326mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Nelson, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:49 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 10.4h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In April, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature in Nelson?

An average high-temperature, in April, in Nelson, is 60.6°F (15.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 51%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout April, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April?

In Nelson, in April, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In Nelson, the average day length in April is 13h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:49 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 10.4h.

How high is the UV index in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Nelson, CO

Average temperature in April - Nelson, CO
  • Average high temperature in April: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.5°F).

Average pressure in April
Nelson, CO

Average pressure in April - Nelson, CO
  • Average pressure in April: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Nelson, CO

Average wind speed in April - Nelson, CO
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Nelson, CO

Average humidity in April - Nelson, CO
  • Average humidity in April: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (45%).

Average rainfall in April
Nelson, CO

Average rainfall in April - Nelson, CO
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in April
Nelson, CO

Average rainfall days in April - Nelson, CO
  • Average rainfall days in April: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in April
Nelson, CO

Average snowfall in April - Nelson, CO
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Nelson, CO

Average snowfall days in April - Nelson, CO
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Nelson, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
Nelson, CO

Average sunshine days in April - Nelson, CO
  • Average sunshine days in April: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Nelson, CO

Average UV index in April - Nelson, CO
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Nelson, CO

Average cloud cover in April - Nelson, CO
  • Average cloud cover in April: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in April
Nelson, CO

Average visibility in April - Nelson, 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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