April weather forecast
Shanks, WV

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Weather in April

April is a comfortable spring month in Shanks, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61.7°F (16.5°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in April, with an increase from a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) in March to a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C). April nights observe an average temperature dip to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April and July, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout April, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shanks, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166 days and collects up to 25.83" (656mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shanks are January through May, October through December. In April, in Shanks, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout April, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. In Shanks, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.2 days and aggregates up to 16.5" (419mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Shanks, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

The high-temperature, in April, in Shanks, is 61.7°F (16.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the least humid month?

The months with the lowest humidity are April and July, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in April?

In Shanks, the average relative humidity in April is 74%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Shanks, in April, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In Shanks, in April, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

The average day length in April in Shanks is 13h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Shanks?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Shanks have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in April?

In Shanks, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health 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
Shanks, WV

Average temperature in April - Shanks, WV
  • Average high temperature in April: 61.7°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 (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 41.5°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 (22.5°F).

Average pressure in April
Shanks, WV

Average pressure in April - Shanks, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Shanks, WV

Average wind speed in April - Shanks, WV
  • Average wind speed in April: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in April
Shanks, WV

Average humidity in April - Shanks, WV
  • Average humidity in April: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in April
Shanks, WV

Average rainfall in April - Shanks, WV
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.73").

Average rainfall days in April
Shanks, WV

Average rainfall days in April - Shanks, WV
  • Average rainfall days in April: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in April
Shanks, WV

Average snowfall in April - Shanks, WV
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Shanks, WV

Average snowfall days in April - Shanks, WV
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Shanks, 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: 9h and 0min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in April
Shanks, WV

Average sunshine days in April - Shanks, WV
  • Average sunshine days in April: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in April
Shanks, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Shanks, WV

Average cloud cover in April - Shanks, WV
  • Average cloud cover in April: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in April
Shanks, WV

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

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

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