April weather forecast
Benton Harbor, MI

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Weather in April

April brings a notable escalation in temperature and signals the emergence of warmer weather in Benton Harbor. This month stands out with the highest rainfall recorded at 3.46" (88mm), and snowfall becomes a rare occurrence. Days witness a substantial increase in daylight hours. The town also observes increased wind speeds during this period. Overall, April could be marked as a rainy month with increased temperatures, strong winds, and longer daylight hours.

Temperature

With the beginning of April, Benton Harbor's average high-temperature sees an increase, transitioning from a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C) in March to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). Benton Harbor's nights in April experience an average temperature drop to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 78%.

Rainfall

In Benton Harbor, in April, during 16.7 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160 rainfall days, and 32.48" (825mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Benton Harbor, in April, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Benton Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.9 days and aggregates up to 12.28" (312mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of April, in Benton Harbor, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 6.8h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in April transforms into this advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?

In Benton Harbor, 51.4°F (10.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 39.7°F (4.3°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Benton Harbor, in April, during 16.7 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In Benton Harbor, Michigan, in April, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Benton Harbor have in April?

In Benton Harbor, the average day length in April is 13h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Benton Harbor have in April?

In Benton Harbor, the average sunshine duration in April is 6.8h.

How high is the UV index in April?

In Benton Harbor, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Benton Harbor, MI

Average temperature in April - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average high temperature in April: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in April
Benton Harbor, MI

Average pressure in April - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average pressure in April: 29.96"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Benton Harbor, MI

Average wind speed in April - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in April
Benton Harbor, MI

Average humidity in April - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average humidity in April: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in April
Benton Harbor, MI

Average rainfall in April - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").

Average rainfall days in April
Benton Harbor, MI

Average rainfall days in April - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average rainfall days in April: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in April
Benton Harbor, MI

Average snowfall in April - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Benton Harbor, MI

Average snowfall days in April - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Benton Harbor, MI

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in April
Benton Harbor, MI

Average sunshine days in April - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Benton Harbor, MI

Average UV index in April - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average UV index in April: 3

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
Benton Harbor, MI

Average cloud cover in April - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average cloud cover in April: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in April
Benton Harbor, MI

Average visibility in April - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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