April weather forecast
Shishmaref, AK

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Weather in April

April in Shishmaref, Alaska, is a subzero cold spring month, with an average temperature varying between 23°F (-5°C) and 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

Temperature

Shishmaref's April weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from a frigid cold 10.8°F (-11.8°C) in March to a subzero cold 23°F (-5°C). Throughout April, a steady low-temperature average of 11.5°F (-11.4°C) is noted.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Shishmaref is 91%.

Rainfall

In Shishmaref, in April, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 67.8 rainfall days, and 7.24" (184mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Shishmaref, during April, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. In Shishmaref, during the entire year, snow falls for 75.9 days and aggregates up to 10.91" (277mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Shishmaref, the average length of the day in April is 15h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 10:02 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 11:44 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Shishmaref is 5.8h.

UV index

January, February, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in April?

In Shishmaref, 23°F (-5°C) is the average high-temperature and 11.5°F (-11.4°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 91%.

How much does it rain in Shishmaref in April?

In April, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout April, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April?

In Shishmaref, in April, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in April?

The average day length in April is 15h and 33min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 10:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 11:44 pm AKDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Shishmaref have in April?

In Shishmaref, the average sunshine duration in April is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Shishmaref?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Shishmaref, AK

Average temperature in April - Shishmaref, AK
  • Average high temperature in April: 23°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (52.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 11.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-0.8°F).

Average pressure in April
Shishmaref, AK

Average pressure in April - Shishmaref, AK
  • Average pressure in April: 29.9"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and May (29.95"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.74"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Shishmaref, AK

Average wind speed in April - Shishmaref, AK
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (14.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9mph).

Average humidity in April
Shishmaref, AK

Average humidity in April - Shishmaref, AK
  • Average humidity in April: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, September and October (79%).

Average rainfall in April
Shishmaref, AK

Average rainfall in April - Shishmaref, AK
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in April
Shishmaref, AK

Average rainfall days in April - Shishmaref, AK
  • Average rainfall days in April: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in April
Shishmaref, AK

Average snowfall in April - Shishmaref, AK
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Shishmaref, AK

Average snowfall days in April - Shishmaref, AK
  • Average snowfall days in April: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Shishmaref, AK

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Shishmaref, AK
  • Average daylight in April: 15h and 3min

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
Shishmaref, AK

Average sunshine days in April - Shishmaref, AK
  • Average sunshine days in April: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Shishmaref, AK

Average UV index in April - Shishmaref, AK
  • Average UV index in April: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in April
Shishmaref, AK

Average cloud cover in April - Shishmaref, AK
  • Average cloud cover in April: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in April
Shishmaref, AK

Average visibility in April - Shishmaref, AK
  • Average visibility in April: 5mi

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

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