April weather forecast
Rio, VA

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Weather in April

April in Rio, Virginia, is a comfortable spring month, with an average temperature varying between 66°F (18.9°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

Rio in April experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from March's fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a refreshing 66°F (18.9°C). Rio's temperature drops to an average low of 45.1°F (7.3°C) during the nights of April.

Humidity

In Rio, the average relative humidity in April is 73%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are April and May, with an average 2.91" (74mm) of rainfall.

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, Rio aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.6 snowfall days, and 10.43" (265mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:04 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.1h.

UV index

In Rio, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during April translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?

April temperatures in Rio vary between a high-temperature of 66°F (18.9°C) and a low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the wettest month?

The months with the most rainfall are April and May, with an average 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Rio, during April, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

April is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in April, Rio aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rio have in April?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:04 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rio have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

In Rio, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Rio, VA

Average temperature in April - Rio, VA
  • Average high temperature in April: 66°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in April
Rio, VA

Average pressure in April - Rio, VA
  • Average pressure in April: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Rio, VA

Average wind speed in April - Rio, VA
  • Average wind speed in April: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in April
Rio, VA

Average humidity in April - Rio, VA
  • Average humidity in April: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in April
Rio, VA

Average rainfall in April - Rio, VA
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in April
Rio, VA

Average rainfall days in April - Rio, VA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in April
Rio, VA

Average snowfall in April - Rio, VA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Rio, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Rio, VA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in April
Rio, VA

Average sunshine days in April - Rio, VA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in April
Rio, VA

Average UV index in April - Rio, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Rio, VA

Average cloud cover in April - Rio, VA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in April
Rio, VA

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

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

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