April weather forecast
Petaca, NM

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Weather in April

April is a cool spring month in Petaca, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

April marks a minor ascent in the average high-temperature, adjusting from March's frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). Petaca documents a marked decrease from day to night, with an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C) throughout April.

Humidity

In Petaca, the average relative humidity in April is 47%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In April, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout April, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. In Petaca, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.7 days and aggregates up to 21.69" (551mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Petaca is 13h and 9min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:51 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 11h.

UV index

In Petaca, 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 daily high UV index of 3 in April translates into this advice:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Petaca in April?

The average high-temperature, in April, in Petaca, is 53.4°F (11.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Petaca, the average relative humidity in April is 47%.

What is the driest month in Petaca?

The month with the least rainfall in Petaca is April, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout April, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In Petaca, during April, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Petaca have in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:51 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Petaca have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 11h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Petaca is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Petaca, NM

Average temperature in April - Petaca, NM
  • Average high temperature in April: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in April
Petaca, NM

Average pressure in April - Petaca, NM
  • Average pressure in April: 29.89"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Petaca, NM

Average wind speed in April - Petaca, NM
  • Average wind speed in April: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Petaca, NM

Average humidity in April - Petaca, NM
  • Average humidity in April: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in April
Petaca, NM

Average rainfall in April - Petaca, NM
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.43").

Average rainfall days in April
Petaca, NM

Average rainfall days in April - Petaca, NM
  • Average rainfall days in April: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in April
Petaca, NM

Average snowfall in April - Petaca, NM
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Petaca, NM

Average snowfall days in April - Petaca, NM
  • Average snowfall days in April: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Petaca, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 11h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
Petaca, NM

Average sunshine days in April - Petaca, NM
  • Average sunshine days in April: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in April
Petaca, NM

Average UV index in April - Petaca, NM
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Petaca, NM

Average cloud cover in April - Petaca, NM
  • Average cloud cover in April: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in April
Petaca, NM

Average visibility in April - Petaca, NM
  • 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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