April weather forecast
Nelson, MN

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Weather in April

April in Nelson, Minnesota, is a cool spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average high of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

The transition from March to April brings a clear temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C) to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C). During April, Nelson records an average temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 71%.

Rainfall

In Nelson, Minnesota, in April, during 13.1 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Nelson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.2 days and collects up to 20.87" (530mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Nelson, during April, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.6 snowfall days, and 22.05" (560mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Nelson is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:28 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Nelson, the average sunshine in April is 7.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during April translates into the following guidance:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Nelson in April?

The high-temperature during April is 50.5°F (10.3°C) and the low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Nelson, the average relative humidity in April is 71%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Nelson, during April, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April?

In April, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout April, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Nelson have in April?

In Nelson, the average day length in April is 13h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:28 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Nelson have in April?

In Nelson, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.4h.

How high is the UV index in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Nelson, MN

Average temperature in April - Nelson, MN
  • Average high temperature in April: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.5°F).

Average pressure in April
Nelson, MN

Average pressure in April - Nelson, MN
  • Average pressure in April: 29.97"Hg

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

Average wind speed in April
Nelson, MN

Average wind speed in April - Nelson, MN
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in April
Nelson, MN

Average humidity in April - Nelson, MN
  • Average humidity in April: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

Average rainfall in April
Nelson, MN

Average rainfall in April - Nelson, MN
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in April
Nelson, MN

Average rainfall days in April - Nelson, MN
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in April
Nelson, MN

Average snowfall in April - Nelson, MN
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Nelson, MN

Average snowfall days in April - Nelson, MN
  • Average snowfall days in April: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Nelson, MN
  • 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: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Nelson, MN

Average sunshine days in April - Nelson, MN
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in April
Nelson, MN

Average UV index in April - Nelson, MN
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Nelson, MN

Average cloud cover in April - Nelson, MN
  • Average cloud cover in April: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in April
Nelson, MN

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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