Contents
- Weather in April
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in April
- Average pressure in April
- Average wind speed in April
- Average humidity in April
- Average rainfall in April
- Average rainfall days in April
- Average snowfall in April
- Average snowfall days in April
- Average daylight in April
- Average sunshine in April
- Average sunshine days in April
- Average UV index in April
- Average cloud cover in April
- Average visibility in April
Weather in April
Temperature
April brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from March's mild 56.1°F (13.4°C) to an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C). In Richmond, April's nights observe an average temperature dip to a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C).Humidity
In Richmond, the average relative humidity in April is 72%.Rainfall
In April, in Richmond, Virginia, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout April, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Richmond, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.5 days and collects up to 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Richmond. April is the last month it regularly snows in Richmond. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, Richmond aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Richmond, Virginia, there are 10.1 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Richmond, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 11min.On the first day of April in Richmond, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In April, the average sunshine is 9h.UV index
In Richmond, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In April, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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How high is the UV index in April in Richmond?
Average temperature in April
Richmond, VA
- Average high temperature in April: 68.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.6°F).
- Average low temperature in April: 49.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).
Average pressure in April
Richmond, VA
- Average pressure in April: 30"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
Richmond, VA
- Average wind speed in April: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in April
Richmond, VA
- Average humidity in April: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).
Average rainfall in April
Richmond, VA
- Average rainfall in April: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in April
Richmond, VA
- Average rainfall days in April: 14.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in April
Richmond, VA
- Average snowfall in April: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in April
Richmond, VA
- Average snowfall days in April: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Richmond, 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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in April
Richmond, VA
- Average sunshine days in April: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).
Average UV index in April
Richmond, VA
- Average UV index in April: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in April
Richmond, VA
- Average cloud cover in April: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in April
Richmond, VA
- Average visibility in April: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and December (5mi).
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