April weather forecast
Richmond, IN

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Weather in April

April in Richmond, Indiana ushers in the full blast of spring. The raising temperatures, peaking at 60.4F°F, bring a pleasant change, encouraging residents to spend more time outside. The city shines with bountiful sunshine, clear blue skies, and beautiful, blooming flowers everywhere. April is indeed a bright month where locals gear up for picnics in the park and visits to the city's abundant green spaces. It is a month of renewed energy and vibrant colors.

Temperature

April's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from March's frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). The mean low-temperature during April nights is a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 77%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout April, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Richmond, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 23.74" (603mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1 snowfall days, in April, Richmond aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Richmond, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.4 days and aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 7.4h.

UV index

In Richmond, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during April morphs into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Richmond in April?

April temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and a low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Richmond, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Richmond, in April, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1 snowfall days, in April, Richmond aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Richmond have in April?

In Richmond, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Richmond?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Richmond is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Richmond, IN

Average temperature in April - Richmond, IN
  • Average high temperature in April: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in April
Richmond, IN

Average pressure in April - Richmond, IN
  • Average pressure in April: 29.96"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Richmond, IN

Average wind speed in April - Richmond, IN
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Richmond, IN

Average humidity in April - Richmond, IN
  • Average humidity in April: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in April
Richmond, IN

Average rainfall in April - Richmond, IN
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in April
Richmond, IN

Average rainfall days in April - Richmond, IN
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in April
Richmond, IN

Average snowfall in April - Richmond, IN
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Richmond, IN

Average snowfall days in April - Richmond, IN
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Richmond, IN

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Richmond, IN
  • 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: 7h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in April
Richmond, IN

Average sunshine days in April - Richmond, IN
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Richmond, IN

Average UV index in April - Richmond, IN
  • 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Richmond, IN

Average cloud cover in April - Richmond, IN
  • Average cloud cover in April: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in April
Richmond, IN

Average visibility in April - Richmond, IN
  • 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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