April weather forecast
Ames, WV

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Weather in April

April in Ames, West Virginia, is a refreshing spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and an average high of 62.6°F (17°C).

Temperature

The shift from March to April brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 50°F (10°C) to a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C). Ames records a steady low-temperature average of 43.3°F (6.3°C) during April.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Ames, during April, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.2 rainfall days, and 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ames, in April, during 1.7 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ames, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.4 days and aggregates up to 21.34" (542mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Ames is 8.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during April, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April?

In Ames, in April, the average high-temperature is 62.6°F (17°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Ames?

The average relative humidity in April is 78%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In Ames, in April, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Ames in April?

In Ames, during April, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 8.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Ames, WV

Average temperature in April - Ames, WV
  • Average high temperature in April: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in April
Ames, WV

Average pressure in April - Ames, WV
  • Average pressure in April: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Ames, WV

Average wind speed in April - Ames, WV
  • Average wind speed in April: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in April
Ames, WV

Average humidity in April - Ames, WV
  • Average humidity in April: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).

Average rainfall in April
Ames, WV

Average rainfall in April - Ames, WV
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in April
Ames, WV

Average rainfall days in April - Ames, WV
  • Average rainfall days in April: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11 days).

Average snowfall in April
Ames, WV

Average snowfall in April - Ames, WV
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Ames, WV

Average snowfall days in April - Ames, WV
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Ames, WV

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Ames, WV
  • 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: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in April
Ames, WV

Average sunshine days in April - Ames, WV
  • Average sunshine days in April: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.4 days).

Average UV index in April
Ames, WV

Average UV index in April - Ames, WV
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Ames, WV

Average cloud cover in April - Ames, WV
  • Average cloud cover in April: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in April
Ames, WV

Average visibility in April - Ames, WV
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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