April weather forecast
West Lafayette, IN

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Weather in April

April in West Lafayette, Indiana, is a refreshing spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average high of 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Temperature

West Lafayette in April shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) in March to a mild 60.3°F (15.7°C). West Lafayette reports a consistent average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) throughout April nights.

Humidity

In West Lafayette, the average relative humidity in April is 76%.

Rainfall

The wettest months in West Lafayette are April and May, with an average 2.8" (71mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in April, West Lafayette aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In West Lafayette, Indiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.6 days and aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in West Lafayette is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

In West Lafayette, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during April, leads to the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature in West Lafayette?

In West Lafayette, 60.3°F (15.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 44.2°F (6.8°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April in West Lafayette?

In April, the average relative humidity in West Lafayette is 76%.

What is the wettest month in West Lafayette?

The months with the most rainfall in West Lafayette, Indiana, are April and May, with an average 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in April in West Lafayette?

In West Lafayette, in April, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in West Lafayette?

April is the last month it regularly snows in West Lafayette. During 1.3 snowfall days, in April, West Lafayette aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April in West Lafayette?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in West Lafayette?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Lafayette, Indiana, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in West Lafayette?

In April, the average sunshine duration in West Lafayette, Indiana, is 7h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in West Lafayette?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in West Lafayette is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
West Lafayette, IN

Average temperature in April - West Lafayette, IN
  • Average high temperature in April: 60.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in April
West Lafayette, IN

Average pressure in April - West Lafayette, IN
  • Average pressure in April: 29.95"Hg

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

Average wind speed in April
West Lafayette, IN

Average wind speed in April - West Lafayette, IN
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in April
West Lafayette, IN

Average humidity in April - West Lafayette, IN
  • Average humidity in April: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in April
West Lafayette, IN

Average rainfall in April - West Lafayette, IN
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.8"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

Average rainfall days in April
West Lafayette, IN

Average rainfall days in April - West Lafayette, IN
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in April
West Lafayette, IN

Average snowfall in April - West Lafayette, IN
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.28"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
West Lafayette, IN

Average snowfall days in April - West Lafayette, IN
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
West Lafayette, IN

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - West Lafayette, IN
  • 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in April
West Lafayette, IN

Average sunshine days in April - West Lafayette, IN
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in April
West Lafayette, IN

Average UV index in April - West Lafayette, IN
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
West Lafayette, IN

Average cloud cover in April - West Lafayette, IN
  • Average cloud cover in April: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in April
West Lafayette, IN

Average visibility in April - West Lafayette, IN
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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