April displays a definitive shift towards spring in
Dinosaur National Monument,
Utah, with a significant jump in temperatures from the near-freezing temperatures of the previous months. Notably, April encounters up to 1.2" (30mm) of rainfall, witnessing the spring showers that characterize this season. Snowfall continues its downward trend from
March, signifying the transition from wintry weather. The increase in daylight hours to an average of 13.3 per day hints at longer days ahead, providing ample time to enjoy the outdoors.
Temperature
April witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in March to a comfortable 60.8°F (16°C). Despite the significant gap from daytime peaks, Dinosaur National Monument experiences an average low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) in April.
Rainfall
In Dinosaur National Monument, in April, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dinosaur National Monument, Utah, 11.61" (295mm) of rain is accumulated.
Snowfall
Months with snowfall are
January through
June,
September through
December. During April, Dinosaur National Monument regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow. In Dinosaur National Monument, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 40.91" (1039mm).
Daylight
In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:11 pm MDT.