April weather forecast
Lafayette, MN

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Weather in April

April in Lafayette, Minnesota, is a cool spring month, with an average temperature varying between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

April signals a significant shift in the average high-temperature, soaring from March's icy 39.7°F (4.3°C) to a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C). An average low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) is common during the nights of April.

Humidity

April, May and October, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Lafayette, in April, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lafayette, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.2 days and collects up to 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows in Lafayette. During 2.5 snowfall days, in April, Lafayette aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.3 snowfall days, and 8.31" (211mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Lafayette is 13h and 30min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Lafayette, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during April leads to these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

In Lafayette, 54.1°F (12.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.7°F (3.7°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are April, May and October, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 69%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Lafayette, during April, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.5 snowfall days, in April, Lafayette aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:21 pm CDT.

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 Lafayette, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Lafayette, MN

Average temperature in April - Lafayette, MN
  • Average high temperature in April: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 38.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

Average pressure in April
Lafayette, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Lafayette, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in April
Lafayette, MN

Average humidity in April - Lafayette, MN
  • Average humidity in April: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (69%).

Average rainfall in April
Lafayette, MN

Average rainfall in April - Lafayette, MN
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in April
Lafayette, MN

Average rainfall days in April - Lafayette, MN
  • Average rainfall days in April: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in April
Lafayette, MN

Average snowfall in April - Lafayette, MN
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Lafayette, MN

Average snowfall days in April - Lafayette, MN
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Lafayette, MN

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Lafayette, MN
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
Lafayette, MN

Average sunshine days in April - Lafayette, MN
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.4 days).

Average UV index in April
Lafayette, MN

Average UV index in April - Lafayette, MN
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Lafayette, MN

Average cloud cover in April - Lafayette, MN
  • Average cloud cover in April: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in April
Lafayette, MN

Average visibility in April - Lafayette, MN
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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