April weather forecast
Mountcastle, VA

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Weather in April

April in Mountcastle, Virginia, is an enjoyable spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 49.1°F (9.5°C) and max 67.6°F (19.8°C).

Temperature

The transition from March to April brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) to a still refreshing 67.6°F (19.8°C). During April, the average low-temperature is recorded at a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Mountcastle is 74%.

Rainfall

In Mountcastle, in April, during 15.6 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mountcastle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.1 days and collects up to 33.27" (845mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in April, Mountcastle aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.3 snowfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of April, in Mountcastle, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:57 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.1h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in April leads to these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. 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. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April?

The high-temperature, in April, in Mountcastle, is 67.6°F (19.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 49.1°F (9.5°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

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

How much does it rain in April?

In Mountcastle, during April, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Mountcastle?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in April, Mountcastle aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In Mountcastle, the average day length in April is 13h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:57 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

The average sunshine duration in April is 9.1h.

How high is the UV index in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Mountcastle, VA

Average temperature in April - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average high temperature in April: 67.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 49.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in April
Mountcastle, VA

Average pressure in April - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average pressure in April: 30.01"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
Mountcastle, VA

Average wind speed in April - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in April
Mountcastle, VA

Average humidity in April - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average humidity in April: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in April
Mountcastle, VA

Average rainfall in April - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in April
Mountcastle, VA

Average rainfall days in April - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in April
Mountcastle, VA

Average snowfall in April - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Mountcastle, VA

Average snowfall days in April - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Mountcastle, VA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in April
Mountcastle, VA

Average sunshine days in April - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in April
Mountcastle, VA

Average UV index in April - Mountcastle, VA
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Mountcastle, VA

Average cloud cover in April - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in April
Mountcastle, VA

Average visibility in April - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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