April weather forecast
Valentine, NE

Compared to March, April ushers in more warmth and a shift away from wintry conditions in Valentine, Nebraska. Its weather encourages a host of outdoor activities as the snowfall drastically recedes to 4.6" (117mm). Simultaneously, daylight hours incrementally increase, stretching longer each day. The city becomes enveloped in the spirit of spring, with its populace readily welcoming the mildness in temperature. April becomes the harbinger to the much-anticipated advancing warmer season.

Temperature

With the onset of April, Valentine's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from March's chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) to a mild 60.3°F (15.7°C). Valentine reports a steady low-temperature average of 33.1°F (0.6°C) throughout April, revealing a large deviation from the daytime high.

Humidity

In Valentine, the average relative humidity in April is 55.4%.

Rainfall

In Valentine, in April, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 87.9 rainfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Valentine, during April, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of snow. In Valentine, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.3 days and aggregates up to 33.31" (846mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Valentine, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:42 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Valentine, Nebraska, the average sunshine in April is 8h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in April leads to these guidelines:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.