April weather forecast
Dorchester, NE

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Weather in April

April in Dorchester, Nebraska, is a comfortable spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.1°F (16.7°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

In Dorchester, stepping into April brings a temperature increase, moving up from March's cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) to an enjoyable 62.1°F (16.7°C). An average low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C) is noted during the nights in April.

Humidity

In Dorchester, the average relative humidity in April is 66%.

Rainfall

In Dorchester, during April, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 114.6 rainfall days, and 19.45" (494mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In April, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout April, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dorchester, during the entire year, snow falls for 29 days and aggregates up to 8.98" (228mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

In Dorchester, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in April translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

In Dorchester, in April, the average high-temperature is 62.1°F (16.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Dorchester, during April, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April in Dorchester?

In April, in Dorchester, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout April, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:23 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April in Dorchester is 8.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Dorchester?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Dorchester, NE

Average temperature in April - Dorchester, NE
  • Average high temperature in April: 62.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in April
Dorchester, NE

Average pressure in April - Dorchester, NE
  • Average pressure in April: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Dorchester, NE

Average wind speed in April - Dorchester, NE
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

Average humidity in April
Dorchester, NE

Average humidity in April - Dorchester, NE
  • Average humidity in April: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in April
Dorchester, NE

Average rainfall in April - Dorchester, NE
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in April
Dorchester, NE

Average rainfall days in April - Dorchester, NE
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in April
Dorchester, NE

Average snowfall in April - Dorchester, NE
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Dorchester, NE

Average snowfall days in April - Dorchester, NE
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Dorchester, NE

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Dorchester, NE
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in April
Dorchester, NE

Average sunshine days in April - Dorchester, NE
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

Average UV index in April
Dorchester, NE

Average UV index in April - Dorchester, NE
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Dorchester, NE

Average cloud cover in April - Dorchester, NE
  • Average cloud cover in April: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in April
Dorchester, NE

Average visibility in April - Dorchester, NE
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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