April weather forecast
Mackinaw City, MI

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The lovely seaside Mackinaw City in Michigan, with a view of the intense road network therein and a part of the long Mackinac Bridge
The lovely seaside Mackinaw City in Michigan, with a view of the intense road network therein and a part of the long Mackinac Bridge

Weather in April

Signifying the heart of spring, weather in April takes a decisive step away from winter's frigid temperatures. Temperatures rise steadily, daylight hours increase, and flower patches start to replace the melted snow piles, altering the landscape. A noticeable shift towards warmer days and fewer nights of frost makes this month a turning point in Mackinaw's weather calendar. More outdoor activities become possible as the city shakes off the last residues of winter chill. Nonetheless, April doesn't completely discard winter's remnants, recording up to 2.56" (65mm) of snowfall over 7.1 days, marking the end of snow activities until the next wave.

Temperature

April shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from March's cold 32.7°F (0.4°C) to a still icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) during April nights.

Humidity

In Mackinaw City, the average relative humidity in April is 79%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout April, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131 rainfall days, and 21.22" (539mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mackinaw City are January through May, October through December. In Mackinaw City, during April, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 93.6 snowfall days, and 27.91" (709mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Mackinaw City is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Mackinaw City is 6.6h.

UV index

In Mackinaw City, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in April?

Mackinaw City in April has an average high-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Mackinaw City, during April, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in April?

In April, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout April, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mackinaw City, Michigan, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mackinaw City have in April?

In Mackinaw City, the average sunshine duration in April is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Mackinaw City, MI

Average temperature in April - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average high temperature in April: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (14.4°F).

Average pressure in April
Mackinaw City, MI

Average pressure in April - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average pressure in April: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Mackinaw City, MI

Average wind speed in April - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in April
Mackinaw City, MI

Average humidity in April - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average humidity in April: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in April
Mackinaw City, MI

Average rainfall in April - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in April
Mackinaw City, MI

Average rainfall days in April - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average rainfall days in April: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Mackinaw City, MI

Average snowfall in April - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Mackinaw City, MI

Average snowfall days in April - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average snowfall days in April: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Mackinaw City, MI

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in April
Mackinaw City, MI

Average sunshine days in April - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.1 days).

Average UV index in April
Mackinaw City, MI

Average UV index in April - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Mackinaw City, MI

Average cloud cover in April - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average cloud cover in April: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in April
Mackinaw City, MI

Average visibility in April - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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