April weather forecast
Petroleum, WV

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Weather in April

April is a refreshing spring month in Petroleum, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Temperature

The shift from March to April brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C). Petroleum, during the month of April, experiences an average low-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 78%.

Rainfall

In Petroleum, during April, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 187.2 rainfall days, and 37.13" (943mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Petroleum. April is the last month it regularly snows in Petroleum. During 1.6 snowfall days, in April, Petroleum aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Petroleum, West Virginia, there are 51.4 snowfall days, and 21.81" (554mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during April translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Petroleum in April?

An average high-temperature, in April, in Petroleum, is 63.3°F (17.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in April in Petroleum?

In Petroleum, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in April is 78%.

How much does it rain in Petroleum in April?

In Petroleum, in April, it is raining for 17.9 days, with typically 3.66" (93mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Petroleum?

April is the last month it regularly snows in Petroleum. During 1.6 snowfall days, in April, Petroleum aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Petroleum have in April?

In April, the average day length in Petroleum, West Virginia, is 13h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Petroleum?

On the first day of April in Petroleum, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Petroleum have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration in Petroleum is 7.8h.

What is the UV index reading in April in Petroleum?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Petroleum, WV

Average temperature in April - Petroleum, WV
  • Average high temperature in April: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 43.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in April
Petroleum, WV

Average pressure in April - Petroleum, WV
  • Average pressure in April: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Petroleum, WV

Average wind speed in April - Petroleum, WV
  • Average wind speed in April: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in April
Petroleum, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in April
Petroleum, WV

Average rainfall in April - Petroleum, WV
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in April
Petroleum, WV

Average rainfall days in April - Petroleum, WV
  • Average rainfall days in April: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in April
Petroleum, WV

Average snowfall in April - Petroleum, WV
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Petroleum, WV

Average snowfall days in April - Petroleum, WV
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Petroleum, WV
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 5min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in April
Petroleum, WV

Average sunshine days in April - Petroleum, WV
  • Average sunshine days in April: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.2 days).

Average UV index in April
Petroleum, WV

Average UV index in April - Petroleum, 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
Petroleum, WV

Average cloud cover in April - Petroleum, WV
  • Average cloud cover in April: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in April
Petroleum, WV

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

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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