April weather forecast
Sandia Heights, NM

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Weather in April

April in Sandia Heights, New Mexico, is a comfortable spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

In Sandia Heights, stepping into April brings a gentle temperature nudge, moving slightly up from March's refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) to a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C). Sandia Heights anticipates a considerable daily temperature fluctuation in April, with low temperatures averaging a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 30%.

Rainfall

In Sandia Heights, in April, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 70.5 rainfall days, and 6.61" (168mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Sandia Heights aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Sandia Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.8 days and aggregates up to 8.11" (206mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sandia Heights, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:51 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Sandia Heights, the average sunshine in April is 11.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in April suggests the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April?

In Sandia Heights, 65.8°F (18.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 42.3°F (5.7°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April?

In Sandia Heights, the average relative humidity in April is 30%.

How much does it rain in April?

In April, in Sandia Heights, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout April, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Sandia Heights?

April is the last month it regularly snows in Sandia Heights. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Sandia Heights aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:51 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 11.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Sandia Heights, NM

Average temperature in April - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average high temperature in April: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.1°F).

Average pressure in April
Sandia Heights, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Sandia Heights, NM

Average wind speed in April - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Sandia Heights, NM

Average humidity in April - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average humidity in April: 30%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

Average rainfall in April
Sandia Heights, NM

Average rainfall in April - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

Average rainfall days in April
Sandia Heights, NM

Average rainfall days in April - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average rainfall days in April: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in April
Sandia Heights, NM

Average snowfall in April - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Sandia Heights, NM

Average snowfall days in April - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Sandia Heights, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 11h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Sandia Heights, NM

Average sunshine days in April - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average sunshine days in April: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

Average UV index in April
Sandia Heights, NM

Average UV index in April - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average UV index in April: 4

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

Average cloud cover in April
Sandia Heights, NM

Average cloud cover in April - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average cloud cover in April: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in April
Sandia Heights, NM

Average visibility in April - Sandia Heights, NM
  • 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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