April weather forecast
Shelbyville, KY

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Weather in April

As spring progresses in Shelbyville, April brings further warming. The region transitions from the damp chill of March to a more comfortable climate. The shift in temperature becomes quite noticeable with the disappearance of snowfall. Rainy days still persist, which is typical for spring weather, nourishing the green expanses of Shelbyville. The warming trend sets a clear path for the inevitable transition to summer.

Temperature

Shelbyville's transition into April sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in March to an enjoyable 66°F (18.9°C). Shelbyville's nights in April cool down to an average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in April, Shelbyville aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Shelbyville, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.3 days and aggregates up to 6.81" (173mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of April in Shelbyville, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Shelbyville is 7.7h.

UV index

In Shelbyville, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in April suggests the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in April, in Shelbyville, is 66°F (18.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

April is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.3 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in April?

In Shelbyville, in April, during 16.3 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows in Shelbyville. During 0.6 snowfall days, in April, Shelbyville aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shelbyville have in April?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 7.7h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Shelbyville, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in April
Shelbyville, KY

Average pressure in April - Shelbyville, KY
  • Average pressure in April: 29.97"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Shelbyville, KY

Average wind speed in April - Shelbyville, KY
  • Average wind speed in April: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in April
Shelbyville, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in April
Shelbyville, KY

Average rainfall in April - Shelbyville, KY
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in April
Shelbyville, KY

Average rainfall days in April - Shelbyville, KY
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in April
Shelbyville, KY

Average snowfall in April - Shelbyville, KY
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.16"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Shelbyville, KY

Average snowfall days in April - Shelbyville, KY
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 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
Shelbyville, KY

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Shelbyville, KY
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in April
Shelbyville, KY

Average sunshine days in April - Shelbyville, KY
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in April
Shelbyville, KY

Average UV index in April - Shelbyville, 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
Shelbyville, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in April
Shelbyville, KY

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

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

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