April weather forecast
Beckley, WV

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Weather in April

April in Beckley heralds a solid stepping into the splendors of spring. This month discards the lingering cold of March and presents a more tolerable climate. Slightly increased rainfall nurtures the blooming greenery, flowers start to pepper the landscape with a burst of color, a captivating sight for nature lovers. Long daylight hours and an upsurge in sunshine hours provides perfect conditions for outdoor activities. Notably, the wind in April sees a slight acceleration which stirs up a fresh ambiance, another hallmark of spring invigoration.

Temperature

In Beckley, the average high-temperature in April rises, from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in March, to a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C). In April, Beckley reports a consistent average low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April, June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Beckley, in April, it is raining for 18.4 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 189.8 rainfall days, and 36.54" (928mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Beckley, in April, during 2.9 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 60.8 snowfall days, and 39.41" (1001mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Beckley, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 12min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April?

The high-temperature during April is 62.4°F (16.9°C) and the low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C).

What is the least humid month?

The months with the lowest humidity are April, June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in April?

In Beckley, the average relative humidity in April is 78%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Beckley, during April, the rain falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in April?

In Beckley, in April, during 2.9 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Beckley have in April?

In Beckley, the average day length in April is 13h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 8.3h.

How high is the UV index in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Beckley, WV

Average temperature in April - Beckley, WV
  • Average high temperature in April: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in April
Beckley, WV

Average pressure in April - Beckley, 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
Beckley, WV

Average wind speed in April - Beckley, WV
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in April
Beckley, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in April
Beckley, WV

Average rainfall in April - Beckley, WV
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in April
Beckley, WV

Average rainfall days in April - Beckley, WV
  • Average rainfall days in April: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in April
Beckley, WV

Average snowfall in April - Beckley, WV
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Beckley, WV

Average snowfall days in April - Beckley, WV
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Beckley, WV
  • 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: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Beckley, WV

Average sunshine days in April - Beckley, WV
  • Average sunshine days in April: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7 days).

Average UV index in April
Beckley, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Beckley, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in April
Beckley, WV

Average visibility in April - Beckley, WV
  • Average visibility in April: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).

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