April weather forecast
Columbus, NC

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Weather in April

April in Columbus, North Carolina, is a pleasant spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 69.3°F (20.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from March to April is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 59°F (15°C) to an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C). In Columbus, April's nights observe an average temperature dip to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Humidity

In Columbus, the average relative humidity in April is 74%.

Rainfall

In Columbus, in April, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.2 rainfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 6min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

In Columbus, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during April translates into the following guidance:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?

The high-temperature, in April, in Columbus, is 69.3°F (20.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 48.7°F (9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 74%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Columbus, during April, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Columbus, snow does not fall in April through October.

Does it snow in April?

In April, it doesn't snow. March is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Columbus have in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbus have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 9.1h.

How high is the UV index in April?

In Columbus, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Columbus, NC

Average temperature in April - Columbus, NC
  • Average high temperature in April: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in April
Columbus, NC

Average pressure in April - Columbus, NC
  • Average pressure in April: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Columbus, NC

Average wind speed in April - Columbus, NC
  • Average wind speed in April: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in April
Columbus, NC

Average humidity in April - Columbus, NC
  • Average humidity in April: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in April
Columbus, NC

Average rainfall in April - Columbus, NC
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in April
Columbus, NC

Average rainfall days in April - Columbus, NC
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in April
Columbus, NC

Average snowfall in April - Columbus, NC
  • Average snowfall in April: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Columbus, NC

Average snowfall days in April - Columbus, NC
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Columbus, NC

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Columbus, NC
  • 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: 9h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in April
Columbus, NC

Average sunshine days in April - Columbus, NC
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

Average UV index in April
Columbus, NC

Average UV index in April - Columbus, NC
  • Average UV index in April: 5

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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Columbus, NC

Average cloud cover in April - Columbus, NC
  • Average cloud cover in April: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in April
Columbus, NC

Average visibility in April - Columbus, NC
  • 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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