April weather forecast
La Plata, NM

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Weather in April

April in La Plata, New Mexico, is a refreshing spring month, with an average temperature varying between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks April, adjusting from March's fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C) to a refreshing 63.1°F (17.3°C). During April, La Plata reports a marked contrast from daily peak temperatures, with an average nighttime reading of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in La Plata is 33%.

Rainfall

In La Plata, in April, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 88.9 rainfall days, and 9.57" (243mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. April is the last month it regularly snows in La Plata, New Mexico. During 1.1 snowfall days, in April, La Plata aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In La Plata, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.5 days and aggregates up to 14.61" (371mm) of snow.

Daylight

In La Plata, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of April, in La Plata, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:01 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in La Plata, New Mexico, is 11.1h.

UV index

In La Plata, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in April translates into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in La Plata in April?

La Plata in April has an average high-temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in April in La Plata?

The average relative humidity in April is 33%.

How much does it rain in La Plata in April?

In La Plata, New Mexico, in April, during 7.5 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in La Plata?

April is the last month it regularly snows in La Plata, New Mexico. During 1.1 snowfall days, in April, La Plata aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does La Plata have in April?

In April, the average day length in La Plata is 13h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in La Plata?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in La Plata, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:01 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in April in La Plata?

In April, the average sunshine duration in La Plata is 11.1h.

What is the UV index reading in April in La Plata?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in La Plata, New Mexico, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
La Plata, NM

Average temperature in April - La Plata, NM
  • Average high temperature in April: 63.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in April
La Plata, NM

Average pressure in April - La Plata, NM
  • Average pressure in April: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
La Plata, NM

Average wind speed in April - La Plata, NM
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).

Average humidity in April
La Plata, NM

Average humidity in April - La Plata, NM
  • Average humidity in April: 33%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).

Average rainfall in April
La Plata, NM

Average rainfall in April - La Plata, NM
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

Average rainfall days in April
La Plata, NM

Average rainfall days in April - La Plata, NM
  • Average rainfall days in April: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in April
La Plata, NM

Average snowfall in April - La Plata, NM
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
La Plata, NM

Average snowfall days in April - La Plata, NM
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
La Plata, NM

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - La Plata, NM
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in April
La Plata, NM

Average sunshine days in April - La Plata, NM
  • Average sunshine days in April: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in April
La Plata, NM

Average UV index in April - La Plata, NM
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
La Plata, NM

Average cloud cover in April - La Plata, NM
  • Average cloud cover in April: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in April
La Plata, NM

Average visibility in April - La Plata, NM
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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