April weather forecast
Sterling, ND

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Weather in April

April in Sterling, North Dakota, is a cool spring month, with an average temperature varying between 51.8°F (11°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of April brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C) in March to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). Sterling, in April, experiences an average temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In Sterling, the average relative humidity in April is 66%.

Rainfall

In Sterling, in April, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.9 rainfall days, and 15" (381mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In April, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout April, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sterling, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.7 days and aggregates up to 23.11" (587mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:50 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during April morphs into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

The high-temperature, in April, in Sterling, is 51.8°F (11°C), while the low-temperature averages to 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 66%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Sterling, during April, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in April?

In Sterling, in April, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sterling have in April?

In April, the average day length in Sterling is 13h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:50 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sterling have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 7.6h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Sterling, ND

Average temperature in April - Sterling, ND
  • Average high temperature in April: 51.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).

Average pressure in April
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Average pressure in April - Sterling, ND
  • Average pressure in April: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Sterling, ND

Average wind speed in April - Sterling, ND
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in April
Sterling, ND

Average humidity in April - Sterling, ND
  • Average humidity in April: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in April
Sterling, ND

Average rainfall in April - Sterling, ND
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in April
Sterling, ND

Average rainfall days in April - Sterling, ND
  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in April
Sterling, ND

Average snowfall in April - Sterling, ND
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Sterling, ND

Average snowfall days in April - Sterling, ND
  • Average snowfall days in April: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Sterling, ND

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Sterling, ND
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in April
Sterling, ND

Average sunshine days in April - Sterling, ND
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).

Average UV index in April
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Average UV index in April - Sterling, ND
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
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Average cloud cover in April - Sterling, ND
  • Average cloud cover in April: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in April
Sterling, ND

Average visibility in April - Sterling, ND
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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