April weather forecast
Shinnston, WV

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Weather in April

April in Shinnston, West Virginia, is an enjoyable spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61.3°F (16.3°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

April's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) in March to an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C). During the nights in April, Shinnston observes an average low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Shinnston, in April, it is raining for 18.4 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 189.1 rainfall days, and 37.83" (961mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Shinnston, during April, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.9 snowfall days, and 28.82" (732mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shinnston, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?

April temperatures in Shinnston vary between a high-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C) and a low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Shinnston, West Virginia, in April, during 18.4 rainfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In Shinnston, in April, during 2.3 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Shinnston have in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration in Shinnston is 8h.

How high is the UV index in April?

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

Average temperature in April - Shinnston, WV
  • Average high temperature in April: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in April
Shinnston, WV

Average pressure in April - Shinnston, 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
Shinnston, WV

Average wind speed in April - Shinnston, WV
  • Average wind speed in April: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in April
Shinnston, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in April
Shinnston, WV

Average rainfall in April - Shinnston, WV
  • Average rainfall in April: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in April
Shinnston, WV

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in April
Shinnston, WV

Average snowfall in April - Shinnston, WV
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Shinnston, WV

Average snowfall days in April - Shinnston, WV
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Shinnston, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in April
Shinnston, WV

Average sunshine days in April - Shinnston, WV
  • Average sunshine days in April: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).

Average UV index in April
Shinnston, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in April
Shinnston, WV

Average cloud cover in April - Shinnston, WV
  • Average cloud cover in April: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in April
Shinnston, WV

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

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

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