April weather forecast
Rico, CO

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The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops
The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops

Weather in April

April, the same as March, is another cold spring month in Rico, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

A soft shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in April, transitioning from 35.2°F (1.8°C) in March to a still cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). Throughout the month of April, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

In Rico, the average relative humidity in April is 68%.

Rainfall

In Rico, during April, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.2 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In April, it is snowing for 13.5 days. Throughout April, 13.23" (336mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rico, during the entire year, snow falls for 98.8 days and aggregates up to 121.42" (3084mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:01 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Rico, the average sunshine in April is 10.3h.

UV index

In Rico, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in April, converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in April?

Rico in April has an average high-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 68%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Rico, during April, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April in Rico?

In Rico, in April, during 13.5 snowfall days, 13.23" (336mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:01 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in Rico?

In Rico, the average sunshine duration in April is 10.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

In Rico, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health 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
Rico, CO

Average temperature in April - Rico, CO
  • Average high temperature in April: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in April
Rico, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Rico, CO

Average wind speed in April - Rico, CO
  • Average wind speed in April: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in April
Rico, CO

Average humidity in April - Rico, CO
  • Average humidity in April: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

Average rainfall in April
Rico, CO

Average rainfall in April - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (6.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (1.65").

Average rainfall days in April
Rico, CO

Average rainfall days in April - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall days in April: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in April
Rico, CO

Average snowfall in April - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall in April: 13.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (22.13").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.08").

Average snowfall days in April
Rico, CO

Average snowfall days in April - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall days in April: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.6 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Rico, CO
  • 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 June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in April
Rico, CO

Average sunshine days in April - Rico, CO
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in April
Rico, CO

Average UV index in April - Rico, CO
  • Average UV index in April: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Rico, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in April
Rico, CO

Average visibility in April - Rico, CO
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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