April weather forecast
Rochester, MN

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The cityscape of Rochester, Minnesota, with a beautiful city park surrounded by water

Weather in April

In April, Rochester, Minnesota, experiences a tangible shift in weather as spring takes hold. Temperatures climb, and the daylight extends noticeably as the city basks under more sunshine hours. Movement into May brings promise of warmer weather and an increase in greenery throughout the city, as a direct contrast to the recently concluded winter period. April provides ideal conditions for outdoor activities on most days, thanks to the generally favorable weather.

Temperature

April's arrival in Rochester brings a temperature shift, moving from a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C) in March to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). An average minimum temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) marks the month of April.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout April, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rochester, there are 109.7 rainfall days, and 16.57" (421mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rochester are January through May, October through December. In April, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout April, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rochester, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.2 days and aggregates up to 14.09" (358mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rochester, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of April, in Rochester, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Rochester is 7.2h.

UV index

In Rochester, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in April transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April in Rochester?

April temperatures in Rochester vary between a high-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and a low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Rochester?

In Rochester, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in April is 76%.

How much does it rain in Rochester in April?

In Rochester, in April, during 12.9 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April in Rochester?

In Rochester, Minnesota, in April, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rochester have in April?

The average day length in April in Rochester is 13h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Rochester?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rochester have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Rochester?

In Rochester, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Rochester, MN

Average temperature in April - Rochester, MN
  • Average high temperature in April: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).

Average pressure in April
Rochester, MN

Average pressure in April - Rochester, MN
  • Average pressure in April: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Rochester, MN

Average wind speed in April - Rochester, MN
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in April
Rochester, MN

Average humidity in April - Rochester, MN
  • Average humidity in April: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in April
Rochester, MN

Average rainfall in April - Rochester, MN
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in April
Rochester, MN

Average rainfall days in April - Rochester, MN
  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Rochester, MN

Average snowfall in April - Rochester, MN
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Rochester, MN

Average snowfall days in April - Rochester, MN
  • Average snowfall days in April: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in April
Rochester, MN

Average sunshine days in April - Rochester, MN
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in April
Rochester, MN

Average UV index in April - Rochester, 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
Rochester, MN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in April
Rochester, MN

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

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

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