April weather forecast
Watertown, WI

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Weather in April

Continuing the journey into spring, April in Watertown exhibits a greater transition in weather. Rainfall tends to replace snowfall as the primary form of precipitation. Balmy days make an appearance with temperatures scaling to a high of 53.2°F (11.8°C) from a minimum of 36.9°F (2.7°C). The shift from winter to spring is marked by the blossoming of flora around the city, and the extended daylight further highlights this change. During April, the strong gusty winds from the previous months start to diminish.

Temperature

The start of April in Watertown brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from March's icy 41.4°F (5.2°C) to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). April nights in Watertown observe an average temperature dip to an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

April is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout April, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 113.9 rainfall days, and 11.57" (294mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Watertown, during April, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45 snowfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Watertown, the average sunshine in April is 7.3h.

UV index

In Watertown, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during April translates into the following directions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?

The high-temperature during April is 53.2°F (11.8°C) and the low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the least humid month?

April is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Watertown, during April, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in April?

In Watertown, in April, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Watertown have in April?

In Watertown, the average day length in April is 13h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Watertown have in April?

In Watertown, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.3h.

How high is the UV index in April?

In Watertown, Wisconsin, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Watertown, WI

Average temperature in April - Watertown, WI
  • Average high temperature in April: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in April
Watertown, WI

Average pressure in April - Watertown, WI
  • Average pressure in April: 29.96"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Watertown, WI

Average wind speed in April - Watertown, WI
  • Average wind speed in April: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in April
Watertown, WI

Average humidity in April - Watertown, WI
  • Average humidity in April: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in April
Watertown, WI

Average rainfall in April - Watertown, WI
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in April
Watertown, WI

Average rainfall days in April - Watertown, WI
  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Watertown, WI

Average snowfall in April - Watertown, WI
  • Average snowfall in April: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Watertown, WI

Average snowfall days in April - Watertown, WI
  • Average snowfall days in April: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Watertown, WI

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Watertown, WI
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in April
Watertown, WI

Average sunshine days in April - Watertown, WI
  • Average sunshine days in April: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

Average UV index in April
Watertown, WI

Average UV index in April - Watertown, WI
  • Average UV index in April: 3

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

Average cloud cover in April
Watertown, WI

Average cloud cover in April - Watertown, WI
  • Average cloud cover in April: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in April
Watertown, WI

Average visibility in April - Watertown, WI
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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

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