April weather forecast
Shafer, WV

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Weather in April

April in Shafer, West Virginia, is a refreshing spring month, with an average temperature varying between 39°F (3.9°C) and 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during April moves from March's chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) to a refreshing 57.4°F (14.1°C). In April, Shafer encounters an average low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 79%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 18.7 days. Throughout April, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 192.7 rainfall days, and 37.13" (943mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Shafer, during April, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 81 snowfall days, and 52.36" (1330mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:10 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Shafer, the average sunshine in April is 8h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Shafer is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in April leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?

In April, in Shafer, the average high-temperature is 57.4°F (14.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In Shafer, the average relative humidity in April is 79%.

How much does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 18.7 days. Throughout April, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April?

In Shafer, West Virginia, during April, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

In April, the average day length is 13h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:10 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 8h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Shafer, WV

Average temperature in April - Shafer, WV
  • Average high temperature in April: 57.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in April
Shafer, WV

Average pressure in April - Shafer, WV
  • Average pressure in April: 29.98"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
Shafer, WV

Average wind speed in April - Shafer, WV
  • Average wind speed in April: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in April
Shafer, WV

Average humidity in April - Shafer, WV
  • Average humidity in April: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in April
Shafer, WV

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").

Average rainfall days in April
Shafer, WV

Average rainfall days in April - Shafer, WV
  • Average rainfall days in April: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Shafer, WV

Average snowfall in April - Shafer, WV
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Shafer, WV

Average snowfall days in April - Shafer, WV
  • Average snowfall days in April: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Shafer, 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: 8h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in April
Shafer, WV

Average sunshine days in April - Shafer, WV
  • Average sunshine days in April: 8.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.1 days).

Average UV index in April
Shafer, WV

Average UV index in April - Shafer, WV
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Shafer, WV

Average cloud cover in April - Shafer, WV
  • Average cloud cover in April: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in April
Shafer, WV

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

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

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