April weather forecast
Lancaster, KY

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Weather in April

April in Lancaster, Kentucky, is a comfortable spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 66°F (18.9°C).

Temperature

The shift into April is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in March to a comfortable 66°F (18.9°C). Throughout April, the nighttime temperature averages to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lancaster, in April, during 16.8 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lancaster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.2 days and collects up to 38.66" (982mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in April, Lancaster aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Lancaster, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.8 days and aggregates up to 12.09" (307mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lancaster, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Lancaster, the average sunshine in April is 7.8h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during April, leads to the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

In Lancaster, 66°F (18.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 46.8°F (8.2°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 77%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Lancaster, during April, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in April, Lancaster aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In Lancaster, the average day length in April is 13h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In Lancaster, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in April
Lancaster, KY

Average temperature in April - Lancaster, KY
  • Average high temperature in April: 66°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

Average pressure in April
Lancaster, KY

Average pressure in April - Lancaster, KY
  • Average pressure in April: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Lancaster, KY

Average wind speed in April - Lancaster, KY
  • Average wind speed in April: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in April
Lancaster, KY

Average humidity in April - Lancaster, KY
  • Average humidity in April: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (76%).

Average rainfall in April
Lancaster, KY

Average rainfall in April - Lancaster, KY
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").

Average rainfall days in April
Lancaster, KY

Average rainfall days in April - Lancaster, KY
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in April
Lancaster, KY

Average snowfall in April - Lancaster, KY
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Lancaster, KY

Average snowfall days in April - Lancaster, KY
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Lancaster, KY

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Lancaster, KY
  • 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: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in April
Lancaster, KY

Average sunshine days in April - Lancaster, KY
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.5 days).

Average UV index in April
Lancaster, KY

Average UV index in April - Lancaster, KY
  • Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Lancaster, KY

Average cloud cover in April - Lancaster, KY
  • Average cloud cover in April: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in April
Lancaster, KY

Average visibility in April - Lancaster, KY
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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