April weather forecast
Southwest, PA

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Weather in April

April in Southwest, Pennsylvania, is a refreshing spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average high of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

The start of April brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in March to a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C). Throughout the month of April, Southwest sees a steady low-temperature average of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

April, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout April, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Southwest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.4 days and collects up to 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Southwest are January through May, October through December. In Southwest, during April, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. In Southwest, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.2 days and aggregates up to 29.02" (737mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 18min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 7.7h.

UV index

In Southwest, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value 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 4 in April translates into these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Southwest in April?

During April, Southwest experiences an average high-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and a low-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

What is the least humid month?

The months with the lowest humidity in Southwest are April, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Southwest, in April, during 18.2 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April?

In Southwest, during April, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Southwest have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 7.7h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Southwest, PA

Average temperature in April - Southwest, PA
  • Average high temperature in April: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in April
Southwest, PA

Average pressure in April - Southwest, PA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Southwest, PA

Average wind speed in April - Southwest, PA
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in April
Southwest, PA

Average humidity in April - Southwest, PA
  • Average humidity in April: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in April
Southwest, PA

Average rainfall in April - Southwest, PA
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").

Average rainfall days in April
Southwest, PA

Average rainfall days in April - Southwest, PA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in April
Southwest, PA

Average snowfall in April - Southwest, PA
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Southwest, PA

Average snowfall days in April - Southwest, PA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Southwest, PA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Southwest, PA
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Southwest, PA

Average sunshine days in April - Southwest, PA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).

Average UV index in April
Southwest, PA

Average UV index in April - Southwest, PA
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Southwest, PA

Average cloud cover in April - Southwest, PA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in April
Southwest, PA

Average visibility in April - Southwest, PA
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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